RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course (Astro Navigation)
This is a course in astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology which also reveals the mysteries of the sextant. It assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the other shorebased courses. Subjects covered include:
1. The earth and the celestial sphere
2. The PZX Triangle
3. The Sextant
4. Measurement of Time
5. Meridian Altitudes
6. Sun, Star and other sights
7. Compass Checking
8. Satellite Navigation Systems
9. Great Circle Sailing
10. Meteorology
11. Passage Planning
12. Passage Making
13. Communications
Courses run for 5 days
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Price £425.00
Next course dates available:
Monday 16 May 2022
Monday 27 June 2022
Monday 18 July 2022
Monday 5 September 2022
Monday 17 October 2022
Monday 21 November 2022
Monday 12 December 2022
Please call if you require course dates after these listed
( Accommodation available at a cost of £60 for the week) ! * Please see special offers page!!
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