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This course covers astro navigation, worldwide meteorology and passage planning,
and unravels the mysteries of the sextant.
Course Aim: To teach the background knowledge to skipper a yacht on ocean passages,
understanding how to plan and navigate an ocean passage .
Duration: The course is conducted over 40 hours plus assessments.
Experience: Coastal and offshore sailing experience and navigation skills to the
standard of the shorebased Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.
Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to take the course and exam, however Operator
certificates cannot be issued until the candidate is 16 years old.
Costs: Individual on course £375,
Dedicated 1 to 1 £795.
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Course
Learn to Navigate the oceans with Devon Powerboating