Ocean Yachtmaster
An advanced course covering ocean navigation and passage making, for skippers and crew intending to race offshore or cruise to overseas destinations.
Aim: To gain advanced ocean navigation and passage making knowledge.
Duration: 72 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate.
Prerequisites: Current First Aid, MROC & NZ Coastal Skipper Certificates, 400 hours proven sea-time, with 50 hours beyond harbour limits and at least 72 hours continuous time at least 30 miles off-shore.
Modules:
1. Ocean Navigation
- The earth & the celestial sphere
- The PZX triangle
- The sextant
- Measurement of time
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun, star, & other sights
- Compass checking
- Satellite navigation systems
- Great circle sailing
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
- Communications
2. Oral Testing
- Sextant use & errors
- Seamanship & safety
- Stability
- Heavy weather handling
- Passage making
- Master's responsibilities
- Legal knowledge
Chartwork Plotter
This handy plotter is ideal for Chartwork both on the boat and in
the classroom. It’s durable, flexible and is a handy A4 size – making it
easy to carry, store and use.
It can be marked with the local
magnetic variation, making plotting and calculating courses and bearings
quick and easy – completely removing the need for mathematical
calculation. The clear markings and rotating dial make it easy to read
and easier to use than many other plotting protractors and rules.
This
is the recommended plotting instrument for all Coastguard Boating
Education courses involving Chartwork such as Day Skipper, Boatmaster,
Coastal Skipper and Ocean Yachtmaster, and all RYA practical and
shorebased courses.
Click here for instructions on how to use the Chartwork Plotter.
Click on the image below for videos on how to use the Chartwork Plotter:
Ocean Yachtmaster Tutorials
Learn from an experienced tutor at one of our many education centres throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Assessment fee includes astro-navigation, general knowledge and oral testing.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
Ocean Yachtmaster Home Study
Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Ocean Yachtmaster course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.
The Ocean Yachtmaster assessment is only available within New Zealand.
Includes: Ocean Yachtmaster Manual, Tables, Study Guide, Pro-formas and Plotting Sheets, RYA G36 Manual of Seamanship, RYA G33 Weather Handbook and Mock Exam and 3 hours remote tutor assistance.
Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
