RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
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.
Course Dates-
Dates- Starting on Wednesday 4th October and running every Tuesday for 4 months
Time – 6:30-9:00 pm (Minimum of 40 hours of teaching)
Course limited to 3 students
Cost –
£425 – BYC Members
£475 – Non Members
Please note there is a non-refundable administrative charge of £1.50.
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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
4th October 2023
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Ballyholme Yacht Club
Venue Phone: 028 9127 1467
Address:
Description:
Email: admin@ballyholme.com