Ocean Yachtmaster (RYA)

RYA qualification, Evening, School of Marine Operations

Course overview

This is an advanced course, which assumes prior completion of the RYA Coastal Offshore/Yachtmaster course or the equivalent experience and is intended to be both enjoyable and informative. It covers Celestial navigation, use of the Sextant, navigation tables, the Nautical Almanac and ocean passage planning as well as the essential subjects of safety, ocean meteorology and routeing.

Course entry qualifications

Other
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory – Certificate

Start date

September

Duration

7 Months
Evenings: Thursday
Times: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Course content

Celestial Navigation
Worldwide Meteorology
Passage Planning
Use of Sextant
Use of Navigational Tables
Position using Sun, Moon,
Stars & Planets
Chartwork
Collision Regulations

Contact

Rena Dewart. Tel: 0141 565 2700. Email: maritime@gcns.ac.uk

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