Yachtmaster Ocean Course

690,00 €

The in-person theoretical course includes:

40 hours of instruction
Theory pack (including RYA books)
Written exam
Shorebased course certificate

Not included:

RYA exam fees: https://www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/exam-fees
Examiner’s travel expenses

Course dates

1. 09/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 de 9:30 a 18:30

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Description

The Ocean Yachtmaster course is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage.

Before taking this course, you must have the Yachtmaster Offshore title.

You will learn how to determine your position using the moon, stars, and planets. This course also covers weather, passage planning, watchkeeping, and much more.

If you are working towards your Certificate of Competence, completing this shore-based course will prepare you for the written exam.

The course is also available online.

Duration: 40 hours

Before the course we recommend to buy this book.

After completing this course and the written exam, you will need to pass an oral exam.

Calendar

Type	Start date	Finish date	Schedule	Exam
SHOREBASED	09/02/2026	13/02/2026	9:30 to18:30h	13/02/2026
SHOREBASED	23/03/2026	27/03/2026	9:30 to 18:30h	19/12/2025
	29/06/2026	03/07/2026

Syllabus

The Earth and the celestial sphere
Practical guide to use and care of sextant at sea
Meridian altitudes
Sun, stars and other sights
Ocean passage planning
Before the course, your navigation skills should be at the standard of the Coastal
Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shore-based course.
If you are working towards your Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence,
completion of this shore-based course exempts you from the written exam.