Long-distance sailors need to pasage plan and navigate. This is the course that covers astro-navigation  (elucidates the mysteries of the sextant), ocean passage making and worldwide meteorology.

Navigation to Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased standard is required before taking this course and on completion you will be able to understand how to plan, manage your boat over a long period and navigate on the ocean. This course is designed for those who aspire to blue water cruising and also covers the use of modern electronic aids. It is ideal for qualified Offshore Yachtmasters who want ot gain nowledge in astro-navigation before attempting their ocean qualifying passage.