Ocean Youth Trust North
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course (including exam)
Unravel the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, ocean passage making, worldwide meteorology and electronic navigation aids.
Who is this course for?
This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage.
Topics covered include:
• The earth and the celestial sphere
• Practical guide to use and care of sextant at sea
• Meridian altitudes
• Sun, star and other sights
• Ocean passage planning
Venue: Royal Quays Community Centre, North Shields
Dates: 7-9th March & 15-16th March 2014
Cost : £300
Instructor: Caroline Saunders
Caroline is Chief Instructor and Relief Skipper for OYT North. She has sailed on James Cook for the last twelve years, initially as a volunteer, with a season as full time staff mate.
She holds a Masters Certificate of Competence for Large Commercial Yachts and is a commercially endorsed RYA Ocean Yachtmaster and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Examiner and Instructor.
Throughout that period she has worked on a variety of craft including power driven vessels and sailing yachts of all sizes. She sails as 2nd officer on traditional square rig sailing ships.
For more details and to register your interest, please email office@oytnorth.org.uk
