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The RYA Ocean theory course

Never cross an ocean if you don’t have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

The online RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course teaches advanced techniques to those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage, and for commercial Skippers or Mates planning on operating more than 150nm from a safe haven. This course will introduce you to the principles of astro navigation, the practical use of the sextant, the measurement of time, position fixing by the sun and stars, compass checking and great circle sailing. You’ll also study the concepts of worldwide meteorology, including tropical revolving storms, and passage planning for ocean voyaging.

Astro Navigation : Understanding celestial navigation using the sun, moon, stars, and planets.

Great Circle Sailing : Understanding the shortest route between two points on the Earth’s surface.

Worldwide Meteorology : Studying global weather patterns, including tropical revolving storms.

Ocean Passage Planning : Strategies for planning safe and efficient ocean voyages

  • Astro Navigation
  • Sextant Use
  • Time Measurement
  • Position Fixing by Sun and Stars
  • Compass Checking
  • Great Circle Sailing
  • Worldwide Meteorology
  • Ocean Passage Planning

Course includes

RYA Coastal : Yachtmaster Theory

Example lesson day skypper – dead reckoning and estimated position:

  • Certificates of Competence

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop.

The exam consists of an oral and written test.

The candidate must provide the examiner with the following information 48 hours prior to the exam:

  • A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage providing all relevant details.
  • Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passage, out of sight of land showing that the candidate has navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids. The records must include as a minimum, planning, reduction and plotting of a sun run meridian altitude sight and a compass check carried out using the bearing of the sun, moon, a star or planet.

During the oral test the candidate will be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.

The written exam will include questions on sights and sight reduction and worldwide meteorology.

Candidates who hold the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course Completion Certificate (final exam must have been invigilated at an RYA RTC), or a MCA issued full STCW Certificate of Competence as a Deck Officer (Unlimited) will be exempt from the written examination.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

  • have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
  • have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
  • have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed - see 'Related articles'.

Please note: Only those who hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence are eligible to receive the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence on passing the oral exam. Those holding OOW (Yacht 3000gt) will receive a pass confirmation certificate.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean exam pre-requisites

Have completed a qualifying passage on board a sailing or motor yacht up to 500gt which meets the following criteria:

The minimum qualifying passage must have been accrued within 10 years of the examination date.

Candidates must hold OOW (Yacht 3000gt) to claim qualifying passages on vessels greater than 24m LOA. Contact  if your passage is on a vessel greater than 500gt.

Oral and written assessment of sights take at sea.

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RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Online

The Ocean Yachtmaster online course is for those who do not have the availability to come to our course .

Unreveal the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, performing ocean crossings, world meteorology and electronic navigation aids.

The Ocean Yachtmaster Online Theoretical Course is for those aspiring to offshore sailing and is ideal for those who have the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and are preparing for their first passage.

You will learn how to find your position with the moon, stars and planets, the course also covers meteorology, passage planning, watchkeeping and much more. The course is entirely dynamic. One of our experienced instructors will follow your progress and answer your questions within 24 hours.

The course is approved by the Royal Yachting Association .

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What does the course include?

PREREQUISTIES : Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate.

DURATION : About 40 hours of study are required to pass the course. Up to 6 months to complete (with optional extension if necessary). Up to two years of access to online material after completion of the course.

If you are taking the Yachtmaster Ocean course online, upon completion you are exempt from taking the written exam. In case you need the Commercial Endorsement, you will have to come to do it at the School.

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Practical guide to the use and care of the sextant at sea., high altitude meridians, sun, stars and other stars, ocean passage planning.

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  • Online instructor support
  • Official Certificate issued by the RYA

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Unravel the mysteries of astro navigation, the sextant, global meteorology and ocean passage making.

The online RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course teaches advanced techniques to those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage, and for commercial Skippers or Mates planning on operating more than 150nm from a safe haven.

This course will introduce you to the principles of astro navigation, the practical use of the sextant, the measurement of time, position fixing by the sun and stars, compass checking and great circle sailing.  

You’ll also study the concepts of worldwide meteorology, including tropical revolving storms, and passage planning for ocean voyaging.

  • Assumed knowledge Yachtmaster level.
  • Minimum duration 40 hours study is specified by the RYA.
  • Ability after course Theory knowledge to undertake an ocean passage.

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What does it Cost?

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory costs only £354 including VAT (£295 exc. VAT).

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The course is provided by Skippers Online. Secure payment for your booking available online with PayPal. Major credit or debit cards and bank transfer are also accepted.

Click the ‘ BUY NOW ’ button below to go to the course shop page where you can place your order and make payment. If you would like to pay by other means such as a bank transfer or cheque, please contact us.

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The syllabus includes

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Unlimited support from our dedicated RYA Instructors - 365 days a year via email, phone or Skype/Zoom.

14-day unconditional money-back guarantee.

13 fully-narrated online lessons including animations, videos and realistic 3D graphics.

Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson.

Self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers.

Final exam with detailed instructor feedback and free repeat attempts if requried.

RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory Course Completion Certificate.

12 months access to study with instructor support and exams - you can extend this if you want.

Lifetime access to training materials once you’ve completed the course.

Information

This course is accessed online with no additional software required.

You can also download courses for offline viewing via the free iSpring Play app.

Lessons are accompanied by optional professional narration, and notes.

They are intuitive and easy to follow, whilst more complex subjects are accompanied by interactive animations and graphics to help you gain a full knowledge of each subject in the course syllabus.

Whilst the process of translating a sextant sight into a position line is straightforward it is quite challenging to get to grips with. Unlike classroom training, where time is limited and students’ progress at different rates, online learning allows you to participate in lessons as many times as you wish to fully get to grips with the concepts.

At the end of each lesson there are exercises containing similar questions to the exam, with detailed and illustrated answers sent to you immediately to confirm your progress and fully prepare you for your final exams.

You can repeat entire lessons and exercises as often as you wish until you are confident that you fully understand each subject.

When you have completed the course, you can request the final exam.

This is assessed by our RYA Instructors and detailed feedback is provided in any areas that may require further study within the course.

If you pass the final exam, you will be awarded the  RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course Certificate , which will be posted to you.

Additional free resits, with suitable Instructor guidance, are available if required.

If you are working towards your Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence, successful completion of this course exempts you from the written exam.

For most student’s exam invigilation is not required - see  here  for examples of when invigilation is required.

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory "Navathome" On-Line Theory Course

Your theory needs to be to the level of RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore to complete this course.

This on-line theory course is delivered by our partners  “Navathome”.

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Duration

The course takes approximately 40 hours to complete with an assessment of 2 parts taken in one sitting of 2 hours.

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed Knowledge

Course Content

Course Content

The course consists of animated lessons that work on any device, test questions that are recorded in your results file and the final assessment which, if required, can be invigilated at one of the many training centres we work with.

Expected Learning Outcome

Expected Learning Outcome

If you wish to take the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean oral exam, the RYA require the end of course theory assessment to be invigilated by an RYA Instructor at an RYA recognised Training Centre. Alternatively, the candidate can opt to take an extra paper during the oral exam. If you wish to take an invigilated assessment at the end of the theory course rather than take an extra paper during the oral exam please let us know in advance and we can arrange for you to take the assessment at one of our participating centers. There will be a fee for the invigilation which is at the discretion of the chosen RYA recognised Training Centre On successful completion of this Navathome theory course, you will receive an official RYA certificate signed by Navathome.

Price

€340.00 plus delivery of your book/navigation tools pack to your nominated address (UK  delivery costs included - See Shipping costs here ).

Shipping Policy The student pack will be sent on either the same day or the next working day.  All packs, whether sent via Royal Mail or by courier, are sent with tracking information and should be signed for. Navathome will not be held responsible for any duty or expenses incurred in the country of delivery. Packs sent to 'Care Of' addresses. Navathome will not be held responsible for pack sent to 'care of' addresses of any type including business, marinas, relatives etc. Replacement packs for those lost after delivery will be at the sole expenses of the purchaser including postage and handling fees.

Theory Pack Contents: The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean course includes the RYA question paper and almanac and the most comprehensive online ocean navigation course available.

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Course Expiry

There is an initial access period of 6 months which is plenty of time to complete any of the courses offered. Your access can be extended at any time for up to two years after your access runs out for an admin fee of £30. Access lapses completely and your log in is deleted if your course has run out and you have not extended within two years of your course access expiry date. Once you have completed the coursework and passed the assessment, your course is completed and you course access is terminated. You can request access to the revision course at this time.

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A challenging course which stretches you but backed up with excellent coaching and instructor support.

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Advanced training for more experienced skippers to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages

The RYA Yachtmaster  online theory course takes your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

This course advances your skills as a skipper of a yacht or motor boat, with an emphasis on navigation and passage planning for more complex coastal or offshore passages by day and night

Includes some time for the revision of Day Skipper subjects then moves on to cover a greater depth of knowledge and more advanced skills in navigation, pilotage & meteorology.

Successfully gaining your RYA Yachtmaster theory certificate will enable you to confidently work towards your Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore practical qualification.

  • Assumed knowledge To Day Skipper theory level.
  • Minimum duration A minimum of 40 hours of course study time is specified by the RYA, plus time for exercises and exams.
  • Ability after course Theory knowledge to skipper a vessel on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.  

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Pilotage for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

  • Charts & Other Publications
  • Definition of Position, Time, Speed & Distance
  • The Compass (including allowance for deviation and swinging the compass)
  • Tidal Theory
  • Tidal Heights (including secondary ports)
  • Tidal Streams (including interpolation of drift)
  • Estimated Position
  • Course to Steer
  • Visual Aids to Navigation
  • Electronic Aids to Navigation
  • Passage Planning
  • Meteorology (including interpreting surface pressure charts)
  • The Collision Regulations
  • Safety & Protection of The Environment

Unlimited support from our dedicated RYA Instructors - 365 days a year via email, phone or Skype/Zoom.

14-day unconditional money-back guarantee.

17 fully-narrated online lessons including animations, videos and realistic 3D graphics.

Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson.

14 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers.

Over 50 downloadable or linked resources.

Videos covering: updating paper charts, engine checks, dismasting, jury rig, flood control, firefighting, gas explosions, capsize, lifejacket checks, how to put on a lifejacket and what happens when it inflates, man-overboard recovery, launching and boarding a liferaft.

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RYA Student Pack (including 2 training charts, training almanac & course handbook).

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Mock exams to prepare you for the real thing and give you the confidence to pass. 

3 final online exams with detailed instructor feedback and free repeat attempts if requried.

RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory Course Completion Certificate.

12 months access to study with instructor support and exams - you can extend this if you want.

Lifetime access to training materials once you’ve completed the course.

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You can start studying immediately as many of the lessons don’t rely on the printed support materials.

This course is accessed online with no additional software required.

Lessons are accompanied by optional professional narration, and notes. 

They are intuitive and easy to follow, whilst more complex subjects are accompanied by interactive animations and graphics to help you gain a full knowledge of each subject in the course syllabus.

Detailed step-by-step workings for navigational or tidal calculations make it easy for you to follow along as we show you how to plot positions, make tidal height and stream calculations, etc

You can go over these again and again, and test your knowledge with regular quizzes throughout each lesson. 

At the end of each lesson there is an excercise containg similar questions to the exam, with detailed and illustrated answers sent to you immediately to confirm your progress and fully prepare you for your mock and final exams.

You can repeat entire lessons and excercises as often as you wish until you are confident that you fully understand each subject.

When you have completed the course you can request mock and then final exams.

These are assessed by our RYA Instructors and detailed feedback is provided in any areas that may require further study within the course.

If you pass the final exams you will be awarded the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course Certificate , which will be posted to you.

Additional free resits, with suitable Instructor guidance, are available if required.

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Our Online theory courses are designed to help you understand both the traditional and modern methods of navigation, pilotage, passage planning and meteorology. Excellent as stand alone courses, they also add significantly to any practical course.

Whether you sail or motor, our Online courses equip the novice and experienced with enough confidence, at least in theory, to skipper a yacht, power or motor boat.

RYA Online courses include: RYA Essential Navigation online course , RYA VHF Radio Course online , Online Day Skipper theory course , Coastal / Yachtmaster theory course online , Yachtmaster Ocean theory online , RYA CEVNI online test , PPR and the new Safe & Fun Safeguarding Course .

Brilliant step by step animations make every section of your RYA course easy to follow. You will work at your own speed and in your own time, in the comfort of your own home or office.

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Specialist one day courses with sailtrain.

Our programme of one-day RYA support courses enables you to expand your knowledge and skills in specialist areas.

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Diesel Engine, RADAR and First Aid are among those offered.

They are great as stand alone courses, but also complement courses in our various practical training schemes.

Some courses, such as First Aid and the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, are a pre-requisite for higher qualifications such as the RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence.

RYA One Day specialist courses include: Diesel Engine , RADAR and First Aid .

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This is a RYA VHF course online for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.

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The RYA Online Day Skipper course is a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board.

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RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Theory – Online Course

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We are delighted to now be able to offer our students the option of completing the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Theory Courses online.

This online course is an innovative, interactive approach to online learning. Lessons are narrated and use stunning 3D graphics which depict scenarios exactly as they might appear from the cockpit, from a ship’s bridge or a helicopter. You can zoom in for more detail and when night falls you will see lights pretty much exactly as they would appear in real life.

Quizzes and exercises, incorporating a variety of question types help to reinforce your understanding by providing immediate feedback on your answers.

Students are fully supported by Skippers Online instructors and can ask questions  anytime  in the expectation of a quick response.

Skippers Online training runs on Windows PCs, Apple Macs, iPads and Android tablets and you can even download lessons to run offline on an iPad or Android tablet. It will  even  run on smartphones although you might find you need strong reading glasses to discern all the detail!

Skippers Online allow prospective students to try a lesson or a quiz before you book and they provide a no-quibble 7 day money-back guarantee if you are not getting on with the course!

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Course contents.

  • More than 30 quizzes and exercises that check your understanding of each topic
  • 1000s of 3D images, animations, videos, downloadable resources and external references
  • Instructor Support 7 days a week
  • 12 months access
  • Unlimited exam attempts
  • RYA Course Completion Certificate when you’ve passed your exams
  • 2 RYA Training Charts
  • The RYA Training Almanac
  • Course Handbook
  • Free 1st Class UK Delivery (+£10 for Europe, £20 Worldwide)

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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory + Ocean Yachtmaster Theory online course: £440.00

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Online Theory Course 

The ultimate backup is a sextant, accurate timepiece, nautical almanac and a set of, what are known as "sight reduction tables".

However whilst the process of translating a sextant sight into a position line is straightforward it is quite challenging to get to grips with. 

Unlike classroom training, where time is limited and students progress at different rates, online learning allows you to participate in lessons as many times as you wish. rewind and replay.

You can also repeat exercises and, if you struggle to get to the correct answer, we'll guide you through step-by-step.

On the course we will cover. 

The earth and the celestial sphere - the basics

The sextant - how to set up and use your sextant

Measurement of time - how time is measured 

Noon Latitude Positions - how it all started 

Sun, star and other sights - how we did it when we have accurate time

Compass checking - using the sun

Great circle sailing - the best way to get there 

Meteorology - choosing the best time and weather for your passage 

Passage planning - putting your ocean passage together 

Communications - keeping in touch and getting weather information

 At the end of the course, you'll be set an exam and, if you pass,  we'll issue you with an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean course completion certificate.

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This comprehensive program covers vital topics such as celestial navigation, ocean passage planning, weather forecasting and meteorology. By mastering these essential skills, you'll gain the theoretical knowledge ready to navigate vast and unpredictable waters with confidence. Join our course and embark on a journey towards becoming a competent and capable Yachtmaster Ocean. If you wish to take the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean oral exam, the RYA require the end of course theory assessment to be invigilated by an RYA Instructor at an RYA recognised Training Centre. Alternatively, the candidate can opt to take an extra paper during the oral exam. If you wish to take an invigilated assessment at the end of the theory course rather than take the extra paper during the oral exam, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for you to take the assessment at one of our participating centres. There will be a fee for the invigilation which is at the discretion of the chosen recognised Training Centre.

Most students pass first time but no stress if you don’t; we offer further help and tuition until you are successful.

Is this course right for you?

This course is suitable for those who hold theory knowledge to the level of Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore. The coursework will take approximately 40 hours. No sextant is required for the course as fully interactive animated lessons are included. The final assessment takes 2 hours which is taken in one sitting.

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RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Course SYLLABUS

The earth and the celestial sphere:

  • Definition of observer’s zenith and position of a heavenly body in terms of latitude.
  • longitude, GHA and declination.
  • Right angle relationships, latitude and co-lat, declination and polar distance.
  • Relationship between GHA, longitude and LHA.
  • Tabulation of declination in nautical almanac.
  • Rate of increase of hour angle with time.

The PZX triangle:

  • The tabulated components of the triangle, LHA, co-lat and polar distance.
  • The calculable components, zenith distance and azimuth.
  • Relationship between zenith distance and altitude.
  • Introduction to the tabular method of solution in the Air Navigation Tables and the basic sight form.
  • The use of calculators for the solution of the PZX triangle.

The sextant:

  • Practical guide to the use and care of a sextant at sea.
  • Conversion of sextant altitude to true altitude.
  • Application of dip, index error and refraction.
  • Correction of side error, perpendicularity, index error and collimation error.

Measurement of time:

  • Forecasting time of meridian altitude.
  • Reduction of meridian altitude sights.

Sun, star and other sights:

  • Reduction and plotting of sun sights using.
  • Air Navigation Tables.
  • Awareness of the use of calculators for sight reduction.
  • The plotting of sun-run-sun meridian altitude.
  • Awareness of the reduction and plotting of sights obtained from stars, moon and planets.

Compass checking:

  • Use of amplitude and azimuth tables systems and/or calculator.

Satellite Navigation Systems:

  • Principles and limitations of use of all systems.

Great circle sailing:

  • Comparison of rhumb lines and great circles.
  • Verticies and composite tracks.
  • The computation of a series of rhumb lines approximating to a great circle by use of gnomonic and Mercator projections.

Meteorology:

  • General pressure distribution and prevailing winds over the oceans of the world.
  • Tropical revolving storms, seasonal occurrence and forecasting by observation.

Passage planning:

  • Publications available to assist with planning of long passages (routeing charts, ocean passages of the world and other publications).
  • Preparation for ocean passage including survival equipment, victualling, water and fuel management, chafe protection, spares and maintenance.

Passage making:

  • Navigational routine and Keeping watch.
  • Crew management.

Communications:

  • Satellite and terrestrial systems.
  • Weather information.

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RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 5 - Yachtmaster Ocean

Sailing qualification recognised around the world as a clear mark of your sailing ability.

By Marcin Wojtyczka

In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean Certificate of Competence.

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence is proof that you have the knowledge and experience needed to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean is the highest certification level at RYA.

The holder of a Yachtmaster Ocean qualification should be competent to skipper a yacht of up to 24 metres LOA (up to 200gt) anywhere in the World (Category 0 waters - unlimited).

The assessment is done by oral interrogation (~1.5 hours). You also need to pass the written (~1.5 hours) exam if you did not complete the Ocean Theory course, complete a qualifying passage, and prepare narrative account and navigational records. You have to stand to attention before seasoned RYA-appointed examiner and convince him that you sailed as skipper or first mate and that you know the job. To be honest, there is probably no better way of doing it.

Don’t treat the examination just as an exam. This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your skills and become a better sailor.

Requirements

You can find the official requirements here .

  • Hold an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
  • Have completed a qualifying passage which meets the following criteria: You were fully involved with the planning of the passage, including a selection of the route, the navigational plan, checking the material condition of the yacht and her equipment, spare gear, victuals and organising the watch-keeping routine. Throughout the passage you must have acted in a responsible capacity either in sole charge of a watch or as a skipper. Qualifying passage should be non-stop by the shortest navigable route with no change of skipper. During the qualifying passage a minimum non-stop distance of 600 miles must have been run by the log, the yacht must have been at sea continuously for at least 96 hours and the yacht must have been more than 50 miles from land or any charted navigational object while sailing a distance of 200 miles. You can find the exact requirements of the qualifying passage here . If you have any doubts about whether your chosen route qualifies, you can always contact RYA at [email protected] During the qualifying passage you should take some sights to prove that you are actually capable of navigating out of sight of land by astro navigation. If circumstances prevent astro sights from being taken on the ocean-qualifying passage you can also take them on another shorter passage. You just have to make sure to be enough far from shore so that the sights are taken out of sight of land.

Preparation

Before taking the oral exam, it is recommended to take Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course . If you complete the course, you will be exempted from the written examination.

Please also take a look at our routes . On all our offshore passages we are navigating using celestial navigation. Some of our passages qualify for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification where you can be a watch leader to meet the qualifying passage requirements. Many of our participants passed the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster Ocean exam and keep returning year after year to us in order to become yet more confident and experienced. Our practical on-the-water training builds confidence, teaching you everything from basic terminology and safety tips to how to skipper a yacht and manage its crew.

Exam Syllabus

During the oral exam, the questions should generally be related to your qualifying passage but may also refer to longer passages if needed to find out if you are capable of an ocean crossing. You may be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage-making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.

After booking the exam and at least 1 week before the exam date you must provide the examiner with:

  • A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage.
  • Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passage, out of sight of land, showing that you navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids. As a minimum, this should include the planning, reduction, and plotting of a sun-run-meridian altitude or sun-run-sun sight and a compass check carried out using the bearing of the sun, moon, star or planet.

The examiner will not be hard on you if you provide a good narrative account and lots of navigational records. You should show him or her that you thought about many aspects of voyage planning and execution, and that you care about the safety of the yacht and the crew. You will definitely fail if you show a cavalier altitude.

The narrative should include the following:

  • Brief description of the chosen vessel and suitability for the voyage
  • Crew selection
  • Pre-checks on the condition of the yacht, including hull, rigging, engine, electrics and fittings checks
  • Navigational passage planning: route selection, sources of information to decide on a strategy, expected and possible durations of the passage if no wind/rig failure/divert to the port of refuge etc.
  • Navigational equipment: electronic and manuals
  • Weather: source of information pre-departure, weather forecasting sources on passage, actual weather experienced
  • Harbours planned: pilotage, reporting, berthing, customs and immigrations procedures
  • Ports of refuge
  • Watchkeeping rota
  • Consumables provisioning: victualling (water and food) and fueling/bunkering - estimating daily usage, the amount carried, allowance for delays, calms and emergencies, preparation for what-if scenarios (e.g. contamination of water, fridge failure etc.)
  • Consumables monitoring en route: fuel, gas, food, water, battery
  • Methods of charging batteries, battery capacity and electrical consumption calculations
  • Medical kit carried and preparation for medical emergencies (e.g. availability of suitable courses)
  • Standing orders
  • Safety briefing conducted
  • Routine equipment checks and maintenance, precautionary replacements
  • Drills practices before departure and during the passage
  • Fire precautions
  • VHF / HF / MF channels monitored
  • Communications equipment carried
  • Position reporting to shore stations
  • Navigational hazards including shipping lanes and shallows
  • Expected shipping traffic and other vessels encountered (e.g. fishing fleets)
  • Use of courtesy ensigns and Q flag
  • Emergency (contingency) plans: MOB, rig failure, hull breach, steering failure, port/hatch failure, engine failure, abandon ship, divert to the port of refuge, heavy weather preparation and tactics, emergency repairs (e.g. jury-rigging, repairing damage to the hull, jury-steering)
  • Spare gear and tools required, carried and used
  • Deck safety: clipping on and numbers of the crew on deck
  • Charts and publications used
  • Copy of ship’s log and charts
  • Navigation by sextant: all written sight reduction, compass check and plotting sheets completed at sea (not tidied up ashore)
  • Procedure for cleaning and securing the yacht at the end of the passage

Example of RYA Yachtmaster Ocean narrative.

The written exam will include questions on celestial navigation (sights and sight reduction) and worldwide meteorology.

If you hold the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course completion certificate you will be exempted from the written examination.

Learning materials

  • Celestial Navigation in practice - Astro navigation primer.
  • Celestial Navigation - With the Sight Reduction Tables with Pub. No 249 - This book gives the clearest explanation of how celestial navigation works and how to use it without bogging down in theory.
  • How to use sextant (PDF) , Video
  • RYA Certificates of Competence
  • Certificates

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course

Develop your skills and understanding.

Whether you’re a competent navigator planning an ocean passage, or you’re interested in offshore navigation techniques, the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course will help you develop skills in celestial navigation, worldwide meteorology and voyage planning.

About the course

This course will introduce you to the principles of celestial navigation, the practical use of the sextant, the measurement of time, position fixing by the sun and stars, compass checking and great circle sailing.

You’ll also study concepts of worldwide meteorology, including tropical revolving storms, and passage planning for ocean voyaging.

Upon completion of the course, you’ll have a firm understanding of the theory of astronavigation and be able to fix a position using sun, moon and star sightings. You’ll be awarded RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Certification.

Course Syllabus

  • The Earth and the Celestial Sphere
  • The PZX Triangle
  • The Sextant
  • Measurement of Time
  • Meridian Altitudes
  • Sun, Star and other Sights
  • Compass Checking
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Great Circle Sailing
  • Meteorology
  • Passage Planning
  • Passage-making
  • Communications

Prerequisites

To complete this course, you’ll need:.

  • To be competent in coastal navigation skills
  • RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate is also recommended

What’s included

This course is offered both residential (all-inclusive) or non-residential (lunch included).

Dates and pricing

Course From To Non-res All-inc
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased 12/10/2024 17/10/2024
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased 11/11/2024 16/11/2024

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