Course Requirements: Chart work and Meteorology knowledge to Coastal / Yacht Master theory level.
Course Content Part 1: Use and care of a Sextant, The Celestial Sphere, Meridian Passage, sight reductions for the Sun / Moon/ Planets and Stars, using Polaris to obtain your latitude. Plotting sights and using the sun to check your compass.
Course Content Part 2: Ocean weather and global weather systems, tropical revolving storms. Electronics and communications. Route planning in advance for weather and ocean currents, sources of information. Internal organisation and watch systems.
Duration: Twenty nights plus exam.
Dates- Starting on Thursday 24th of September and running every Thursday for 4 months
Time – 6:30-9:00 pm (Minimum of 40 hours of teaching)
Course limited to 4 students
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RYA Ocean Yacht Master - Thursday 24th Sep,
24/09/2026
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ballyholme Yacht Club
Venue: Ballyholme Yacht Club
Venue Phone: 02891271467
Address: