The Ocean Sailing Club of the South
Yachtmaster Ocean
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Sail Training
Sail Training...
Introduction to Sailing
$440
1 live-aboard weekend
Competent Crew
$880
2 live-aboard weekends
Yachtmaster Practical
$440
Exam Coaching live-aboard weekends
RYA Theory...
RYA Yachtmaster Theory
$990
3 weekends 8-4pm
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
$990
10 4-hr standalone modules
Ocean Sailing...
Mate of Watch Course will be available on the
Sydney-New Caledonia passage in September 2023
And again on the New Caledonia-Bundaberg passage in October
Yachtmaster Ocean Qualifier will be available on the
Sydney-New Caledonia passage in September 2023
And again on the New Caledonia-Bundaberg passage in October
* See pricing note at foot of page
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Training VideosRYA Yachtmaster Ocean
"A person holding a Yachtmaster Ocean qualification is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world."
Choice of two very rare Ocean Qualifying Passages available
There are only 5 student places on each passage, so book early.
Cross the Equator...
Salvador, Brazil - Trinidad: 10 February - 10 March 2021
Tick of The Atlantic...
Bermuda - Azores - Dublin: 20 April - 18 May 2021:
Read on for more information about becoming an RYA Ocean Yachtmaster
What you need to become an Ocean Yachtmaster
To pass the interview-based RYA Yachtmaster exam you will need to be an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with excellent organisational skills and a wealth of practical experience sailing unsupported across substantial bodies of water.
You will also need to show evidence of
600 mile Ocean Qualifying Passage
A narrative account of the planning and execution of a passage with a minimum non-stop distance of 600 miles as run by the log. You must have been skipper or mate of watch and the yacht must have been at sea continuously for at least 96 hours. The yacht must have been more than 50 miles from land or charted objects while sailing a distance of at least 200 miles.
Confidence with Celestial Navigation
Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passages, out of sight of land showing that you are completely confident with the use of sextant and sight-reduction tables and that you navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids.
Knowledge of Worldwide meterology
The interview-style exam may also include written questions on star sight planning and reduction and worldwide meteorology.
How our 28-day ocean passage will help you
become an Ocean Yachtmaster
You will be involved in every stage of planning these 3000+ mile 4-week ocean crossing.
Including...
Strategies
Best route - Weather - Self-sufficiency - Charts
Logistics
Water - food - fuel - sails - engine - communications - crew and watch keeping
Safety
Safety equipment - Medical supplies - Spare parts and tools - suitability of vessel
Paperwork and Publications
Customs and immigration for clearing out and arriving - Admiralty publications - long-range, gnomic and weather planning charts.
Mastering the Theory:
There will be a number of theory classes prior to departure to help you get your head around...
Celestial Theory
the 'Astro-navigation' required for the voyage
Worldwide Meteorology
Including tropical revolving storms (hurricanes etc), Indian Ocean monsoons, ocean currents and gyres
Passage Planning
Including charts, publications, weather strategies and communications
Course requirements and information:
Pre-requisites:
You should already be (or be on your way to becoming) an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. This Preparation course and its outcomes will be valid for up to 10 years. However, it is always best to do any preparation as near as possible to the exam!)
Duration:
Live aboard for 28 days.
Dates:
• Salvador, Brazil - Trinidad: 10th Feb - 10th March 2021
• Bermuda - Azores - Dublin: 20 April - 18 May 2021:
Cost:
Voyage: £2026 GBP*/$2600 USD). Includes meals and accommodation on board.
Theory Classes: £50/$65 USD per class.
* Important Note: As an Australian non-profit organisation, all transactions are deemed to take place in Australia and under NSW Law. The Ocean Sailing Club charges membership and product prices in Australian dollars, however The Club may accept payment in the local currency of where their yacht is at the time. The Club may refer to prices in currencies other than Australian dollars, those prices are indicative only of the actual Australian prices and are shown for comparison purposes