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Yachtmaster Ocean (International)


Our Ocean Navigation programme includes: Celestial Navigation; Advanced Marine Meteorology; International Passage Planning

Each of these programmes can be completed either over six full days (one day per week) or during regular evening classes. There is an extensive homework programme between classes.

Celestial Navigation

"There is more to celestial navigation than the ability to plot a position by traditional means while sailing offshore or crossing an ocean. It is also an experience involving history, art and science. Practicing it helps us understand nature, the universe in which we live, and the cultures of ancient sea-goers! This course will show you how." Jonathan Bogais

Course Syllabus

  • The Earth and the Celestial Sphere

  • Almanac & Sight Reduction Tables

  • The Sailings: Parallel, Mercator, Great Circle (theory and calculation)

  • The PZX Triangle

  • The Sextant

  • Starsight Planning

  • Measurement of Time

  • Meridien Altitude

  • Sun - Planets, Moon Sights

  • Polaris

  • Plotting

  • Compass checks

  • Emergency Celestial Navigation

  • Examination

This course includes an introduction to the traditional navigation methods used by Polynesian navigators.

Duration: 5 classes of 3 hours each + comprehensive homework. A practical session is included. Course notes supplied.

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Marine Meteorology

Note: For students who have not completed the Marine Meteorology course, please go to our Level 2 section to see the syllabus for this course. This is compulsory for the certificate

Students plotting weather data info in classroom

International Passage Planning

Entering foreign countries by sea is becoming more complicated with time. Rules and conditions of entry are changing all the time. As a skipper you must be aware of these changes to be prepared.

Course Syllabus

International rules and regulations for ocean voyaging
Communication systems
How to prepare and address emergencies
Ocean medical

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Training Methods

All our courses include a mix of traditional navigation methods and electronics so that students become familiar with both.

Theory courses are conducted using powerpoint presentation on large screen. We offer an extensive exercise programme via the internet for students to do their homework between classes

Homework

Training is not just about attending classes. All students have the opportunity to join in our internet interactive homework programme. There you will have assignments to complete between classes, emailed the results back to us for markings. This is a great way for you and us to monitor your progress

We offer 3 celestial navigation courses:

  1. Basic: Topics include understanding the sky, the sextant and tables, reduction and plotting. (this is a general course aiming at demystifying astronavigation)
  2. Yachtmaster Ocean accredited (international) course (see syllabus on left)
  3. Ocean Navigation (celestial) for Ship Master to III level (Ask Jonathan for details)

Student Paul taking a sight while sailing back from NZ onboard Dianne and Bruce's newly bought yacht. All three had completed the Ocean Navigation programme

A number of our students have been involved in long distance passages. Many have commented on how their training have helped them, and also re-assured them, knowing they were well prepared...

Student Joel completing an excercise in Sailing With Attitude's classroom at the Australian Heritage Fleet, Rozelle Bay."

Instructor's experience

Take advantage of Jonathan's extensive practical experience in ocean navigation"

Examinations & Assessments

Besides compulsory examination to comply with certificates, we are regularly conducting informal assessments. These allow you to assess your knowledge and help us ascertain how best address your weaknesses during a course...

Advanced Ocean Navigation programme

We offer an full Ocean Navigation programme. This course runs over six full days (one day per week with extensive homework between classes).
Ask Jonathan for details...

Support to the Australian Heritage Fleet

All students attending classes in our classroom onboard Kanangra at the Australian Heritage Fleet in Rozelle Bay will receive a free membership to the Fleet for one year. This is part of your support to this worthwhile organisation

Student Greg taking a sun sight

 

Based at the Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont.
GPO Box 1818, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia
Email: jonathan@sailingwithattitude.com.au -
Phone: 0438 724 546