This course covers astro navigation, worldwide meteorology and passage planning, and unravels the mysteries of the sextant.
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Pre-course experience |
Coastal and offshore sailing
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Assumed Knowledge |
Navigation to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased standard
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Course content |
Astro-navigation, ocean meteorology and passage planning
Course includes Assessment papers.
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Ability after course |
Background knowledge to skipper yacht on ocean passages, understanding how to plan and navigate an ocean passage
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Duration |
40 hours |