RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory – Classroom Course

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course is the pinnacle of navigation training, designed for experienced skippers who aspire to undertake ocean passages and sail beyond sight of land. This advanced course introduces the art of celestial navigation and the skills required for true blue-water voyaging.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to fix your position using the sun, moon, planets, and stars, plan ocean passages, understand global weather systems, and manage a vessel on extended offshore routes. Ideal for those aiming for Yachtmaster Ocean certification or preparing for transatlantic and round-the-world voyages.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Celestial navigation using sextant and celestial bodies

✅ Global meteorology and ocean weather routing

✅ Ocean passage planning and preparation

✅ Crew management, watch systems & life at sea

✅Communications, safety equipment & emergency procedures

✅ Electronic navigation and long-range considerations

Course Duration: 5 Days (or modular delivery)
Pre-requisites: Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore level knowledge recommended

By the end of this course, you’ll have the theoretical knowledge required to navigate across oceans with confidence and to undertake the oral examination for Yachtmaster Ocean.

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