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

Price:   $340.00 course fee. An additional exam fee (to be paid during the course) of $220 is payable.

For further information email education@coastguard.org.nz or book  below.

Upcoming courses in 2010:

 

START DATE	VENUE	DAY	TIMES
	Parts I & II
03 March	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Wednesday	7.00pm - 10.00pm	BOOK HERE