Who is it for?
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased online course is designed for all lovers of astronavigation (sailors or not) and for those skippers aiming to get the Yachtmaster Ocean qualification to adventure into ocean waters.
It is the theory course that precedes the practical exam to achieve the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualification.
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased online – Minimum requirements
None! Theory knowledge at Day Skipper level is recommended.
After obtaining the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate, you will be able to sit the practical exam to achieve the Yachtmaster Ocean qualification. This is a different exam which needs to be organised separately.
You can see HERE the details of the requirements to attend the practical RYA Yachtmaster Ocean exam
What do you get?
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased online course will teach you how to determine your position by using the sight reduction tables and the nautical almanac. You will also learn about the four stages of a passage plan and the basics of ocean navigation.
By the end of the week, you will:
– know how a sextant works and what needs to be done to take sights for the sun, moon, planets and selected stars
– convert (‘reduce’) sights into a position and plot a fix onto a navigation chart
– be able to prepare an ocean passage plan through all its stages, taking vessel, weather, time of year, crew, etc into consideration
Exam
The exam to obtain the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased certificate consists of a written examination divided in two:
– a first part where you will be asked to plot a position via sight reductions
– a second part where you will be asked to detail your considerations with regards to an ocean passage
Upon successful completion of the assessment paper, you will obtain the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased certificate.
Cost
295 GBP (Approx 360 Euro)
What’s included and what is not:
Included:
- 13 Online narrated lessons, including animations, videos and 3D graphics
- Quizzes and exercises
- Full support via email, phone or Zoom
- Final exam with detailed instructor feedback
- 12 months access (extendable)
- Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased certificate (if successful)
Not included:
- Ocean qualifying passage
- Sextant sights for the practical exam
How to book
SImply fill out the form below!
Click on the button below, choose the course and any extras you would like to add, fill out the form with your details and pay. Upon successful payment, you will receive a confirmation of your purchase with the access codes to the online course.