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RYA Ocean
Online Theory Course
- 13 fully narrated Online lessons
- Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson
- Self-assessment exercises
- Over 50 downloadable or linked resources
- RYA Certification on completion of course
- Provided by Skippers Online
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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.
About the Course
- Introduction & Basic Astro Navigation Theory
- Using a Sextant
- Meridian Passage
- Sun Sights
- Plotting Your Position
- Planet Sights
- Moon SightsStar Sights
- Latitude by Polaris (The Pole Star)
- Compass Check by Sun’s Amplitude
- Ocean Weather & Tropical Storms
- Passage Planning
- Satellite, HF communications and obtaining weather data
Unlimited support from 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.
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.
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 excercises 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 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 the final exam.
This is assessed by 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.
Free student resources
Links to study aids, additional resources and downloadable files to assist your studies – e.g. Mayday prompt card, phonetic alphabet, lateral and cardinal marks, passage plan template, weather forecast terminology cheatsheet and many more.
Exceptional Support
They’re here to help you at every stage. A team of highly experienced RYA Instructors are on hand to offer unlimited assistance on any aspect of your course that you might need and to give prompt and thorough feedback on exercises and exams.
“The communication with instructors is excellent. Feedback is very detailed and prompt, with queries answered in considerable detail by helpful and friendly instructors.”
14 DAY REFUND POLICY
We’re confident that our courses are the best available. However, we know that choosing whether to study online or in a conventional classroom environment can be a big decision and we want all our students to be 100% satisfied with their choice, so we offer a 14-day no quible money back guarantee.
My mission has always been to give my students a deeper knowledge and confidence so they can take their sailing to the next level. Read the reviews below of students who have taken the course and who share their opinion about it.
Testimonial
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Past students have this to say
By far the best course available
Having researched a number of Day Skipper online theory courses this was by far the best I could find. The course was extremely well written. I have received similar training in other professions but none as well crafted as this.
Paul Adams
Can’t imagine it being done better than this.
Really well designed and executed online Day Skipper course. Real life, quick and friendly support on hand. Honestly can’t imagine it being done better than this.
Katherine Fleming
Excellent in every aspect
Very thorough and well put together training programme. Instructor assistance is impressive – the response time is very quick and points addressed concisely and fully.
Colin Berry
Ability to repeat when in doubt
Logical and clear. What was really good was the ability to go back and repeat or all or part of a lesson to ensure you truly understand a concept / principle, something which is more difficult to do when in a real classroom situation
Mathew Mayatt
Very enjoyable and informative
Impressively prompt and thorough feedback on all queries, tests, mock and real exams. Very high standards and you feel you have earned the Yachtmaster certificate.
Laura Anderson
Excellent Yachtmaster theory course – I’d definitely recommend it.
Does what it says on the tin and more. I was impressed how well the course managed to tackle teaching relatively complex skills in a logical and easy to understand way.
Andrew Harvey
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