RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
5 days 1200 Max 3 studentsUnravel the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, ocean passage making, worldwide meteorology and electronic navigation aids.
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This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage.
If you are working towards your Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence, completion of this shorebased course exempts you from the written exam.
The course is taught over 40 hours with one exam paper. It can be covered as a series of short sessions, as an intensive week-long course, or by online/distance learning.
Prior to the course your navigation skills should be at the standard of the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased course.
Course topics include:
- The earth and the celestial sphere
- Practical guide to use and care of sextant at sea
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun, star and other sights
- Ocean passage planning
Course books links: RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes
Our classroom taught RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is available in a choice of formats. The first being run over 5 consecutive days, the second being 2 weekends including a Friday making up the 5 days. Available at our Southampton training centre classrooms within Shamrock Quay marina with free accommodation ( we recommend pre-booking to avoid disappointment ) on board one of yachts.
Our course fee includes all the equipment and tools needed to successfully complete the course. Unlimited tea and coffee is included, as well as a free parking permit within Shamrock Quay for the duration of the course. Also included within the course fee is the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes book.
During the 5 days of the course you will work from 9am to 5pm each day ( we do stop for lunch & coffee breaks ! ) with sessions of instructor lead tuition followed by exercises to consolidate the new knowledge. Starting with safety and seamanship, then moving onto navigation and more. A small amount of homework will be given each night as we need to meet a 40 hours of tuition guideline.
- Note book
- Pen
- 2B pencil
- Eraser
- Course Plotter (we have one for you during the class and they are available for sale)
- Dividers (we have one for you during the class and they are available for sale)
If you need a flight to Malta International, airport code MLA, we are happy to help you find a flight if you would like us to.
On arrival at Malta airport, there is a kiosk at the exit from the airport where you can pre pay the taxi to the boat, or we can arrange for you to be collected by a local taxi firm. The cost of this is usually 25 Euro.The taxi drivers speak good English.
You will then have a short “live aboard” safety brief and then hopefully join us for a drink to celebrate your arrival and meet your crew mates!
