RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean - Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Module 1 The Celestial Sphere
Module 2 The Sextant
Module 3 Meridian Passage
Module 4 Sun Sight Reductions
Module 5 Good Ideas for Ocean Cruising
Module 6 Plotting
Module 7 Sun run sun
Module 8 Twilight and star sight plan
Module 9 Reduction of star sights and fixing position
Module 10 Planet sights
Module 11 Ocean weather and voyage planning
Module 12 Latitude by the Pole star
Module 13 Moon sights
Module 14 Amplitude
Final examinations

Personal Tutor

The student will have their own personal tutor with whom they will send in 14 Tutor Marked Assessments, during the course, followed by one final examination. The tutor is available by E-mail or telephone for consultation if required.

Time to Complete

Approximately 52 hours in your own time and pace, at home or anywhere in the world.

Previous knowledge

Coastal Skipper/Yactmaster Theory is essential before embarking on this course.

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