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RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean course

We offer an online RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean course held in conjunction with Skippers Online which you can study from home. The cost is £295.  Please find below a summary of the syllabus and what is included below:

To book the course, please visit this link: https://www.bellasailing.com/rya-and-mca-yachtmaster-online-theory-course 

Any questions, please get in touch via enquiries@bellasailing.com or call us on 0207 305 5000 

 

Our online RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased course comprises 13 online lessons and numerous self-assessment exercises.

• Introduction & Basic Astro Navigation Theory

• Using a Sextant

• Meridian Passage

• Sun Sights

• Plotting Your Position

• Planet Sights

• Moon Sights

• Star 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

 

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