Celestial Navigation Theory Course for Master of Yachts Unlimited 200 Ton

This is a commercial certificate.

This course is for those who want to work abroad in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. It is the Celestial Navigation Theory component. You’ll learn basic and advanced Celestial Navigation

The course is a 6 day theory course in the brand new Maritime Training Center at Whitsunday Sailing Club in Airlie Beach.

Pre-Requisite

Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton or AMSA Master < 45

Course Content

  • Sextant Competencies
  • Use of a sextant for coastal navigation
  • Star sight planning
  • Measurement of time
  • The PZX Triangle
  • The Earth and the celestial sphere
  • Noon sights
  • Sun/Run/Sun
  • Moon/Stars/Planets (For Dawn and Dusk sights)

What’s Included

  • Tuition
  • Use of a sextant and all training aids
  • All IYT Licensing and certification costs

Join us on the 15th April at 8:00am Whitsunday Maritime Training Center (Whitsunday Sailing Club)

  • $2,999 per person

Bookings

Principal Mal Robertson
0427 076 400
malcom.robertson@bigpond.com