RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course (YMO602)

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course

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.  It is the highest level of training provided within our RYA program, and highly respected for commercial positions on board of yachts.

Course content

• 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

The course is taught over 40 hours with one exam paper. It can be covered as a series of weekend sessions, or as an intensive week-long course.

Registration

You can register for participation in this activity by filling in your details in the registration form followed by your online payment. Your participation is confirmed upon receipt of your course fee payment. Accepted methods of payment are iDeal and bancontact, alternatively via an electronic bank transfer as specified on our invoice. 

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