Successful completion of the course enables the student to demonstrate the Celestial Navigation theory and best practices required to safely navigate a sailboat on an offshore passage.
Prerequisites:
None, suitable for Power or Sail recreational boating
Course includes:
- NauticED pre-course study including sextant loan for 4 weeks
- Operation and use of the sextant, determining compass deviation, sight reduction methods for sun, moon and stars, and running fixes
- Practical session is conducted aboard in the VSC338 Offshore Passagemaking Cruise & Learn.
Detailed Standard
Enrolment:
- $425 per person
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