This is a course in astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology which also reveals the mysteries of the sextant. It assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the other shorebased courses.

The course will cover the following topics:

• The earth and the celestial sphere
• The PZX triangle
• The sextant
• Measurement of time
• Meridian altitudes
• Sun, star and other sights
• Compass checking
• Satellite navigation systems
• Sailing the Great Circle
• Global meteorology
• Passage planing
• Passage making
• Communications on board

This is a theory course and is provided at our headquarters in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Other venues are possible - just call us and ask.

This course assumes knowledge of of a level of all the other RYA navigation shore based courses.  

Please email sally@redensigntraining.com for costs for this course. .