Course preview · RYA G27
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
Astronavigation and worldwide passage planning.
- Modules
- 8
- Lessons
- 24
- Materials
- 0
- Syllabus outcomes
- 6
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RYA syllabus
01 Astro Navigation1 topic · 2 outcomes
Sextant use & sight reduction2
- 1.1Takes and reduces sextant sights to obtain a position line
- 1.2Runs sun-run-sun fixes and meridian passage for noon latitude
02 Ocean Passage Planning1 topic · 1 outcome
Route planning1
- 2.1Plans an ocean passage using pilot charts, routing charts and climate data
03 Great Circle Sailing1 topic · 1 outcome
Long-distance navigation1
- 3.1Calculates and plots great circle and rhumb line courses
04 World Meteorology1 topic · 1 outcome
Global weather1
- 4.1Understands ocean weather systems, tropical revolving storms and avoidance
05 Communications1 topic · 1 outcome
HF/SSB and satellite1
- 5.1Uses appropriate communications equipment for ocean passages
Course outline & materials
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01 Ocean passage planning3 lessons · 0 items
Theory & key concepts30 min
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Worked example60 min
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Self-check exercise90 min
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02 The celestial sphere & astro basics3 lessons · 0 items
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03 The sextant: use, errors & sight taking3 lessons · 0 items
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Self-check exercise90 min
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04 Sun sights & the noon latitude3 lessons · 0 items
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05 Star, planet & moon sights3 lessons · 0 items
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06 Time, almanacs & sight reduction3 lessons · 0 items
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07 Ocean meteorology & routeing3 lessons · 0 items
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08 Communications, welfare & emergencies offshore3 lessons · 0 items
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