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Navigation to Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Shorebased Standard. Sailing to Day Skipper Practical Standard |
| Minimum Age |
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18 years old |
| Duration |
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5 days plus exam time |
| Number of students |
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Minimum 3 / Maximum 5 |
Presented at our office in Club Mykonos Private Resort, Langebaan. We are situated on the shores of the picturesque Langebaan Lagoon.
This course teaches the student about astro-navigation, meteorology and the use of the sextant.
It is assumed that the student have knowledge of all subjects covered in other shorebased (theory) courses
Who is it for?
If you want to skipper a yacht on ocean passages, this is the course for you.
Ability after course
Background knowledge to skipper a yacht on ocean passages.
Syllabus
This course covers 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
- Great circle sailing
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
- Passage making
- Communications
Qualification obtained
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased course certificate
Course dates
The course is presented throughout the year. Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.
Course material
Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:
- RYA student pack
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-Shirt
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Log Book
Our training includes the following:
- Power Point Presentations
- Dividers (on loan or for sale)
- Plotters (on loan or for sale)
- Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
- Stationary (on loan)
- Pocket calculators (on loan)
Accommodation
Free accommodation supplied on board your training yacht for the duration of the course (including sheets, pillows, fully equipped galley and cleaning products). The yacht is serviced once a week. WIFI vouchers can be purchased from our office.
Food
Light lunches, coffee, tea, sugar and milk are supplied during the day.
Breakfast and dinner is not included in the course fee, however, tea, coffee and sugar is supplied on the yachts. We also provide a nutritional menu plan (including shopping list) typically used when on the sea. We encourage students to cook on the yacht as part of the yachting experience & this helps with budgeting.
Course fees
Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.
What to bring along
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Suitable clothing – layers are always a good idea
- Gloves (optional) - can be purchased from us
- Socks
- Sailing or soft light-soled shoes – can be purchased from us
- Sleeping bags
- Sun cream, hat, towels, toiletries
- Weather proof jacket / foul weather gear – we can provide foul weather gear on loan for free
- Extra money for food & beverages – cooking on board the yacht is encouraged for the experience and to help stretch your budget
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Light lunches during theory modules
- Booklets supplied on loan for RYA Competent Crew course
- Charts & navigation equipment on loan - can be purchased from us
- Course completion certificates
- Sheets & pillows
- Full galley
- Cleaning products
- Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
- Foul weather gear on loan for practical courses
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Transport
National and some international flights land at Cape Town International Airport.
The airport is approximately an hour’s drive from our office in Langebaan.
Car rentals from airport/Cape Town
There are drop-off points for the following rental car companies in Langebaan:
Avis
- Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 2807
Europcar
- Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 1006
Airport transfers
Cape Shuttles
- Contact person: Bill Spurling
- Contact number: +27 (0)82 677 4672
- E-mail address: bilros@telkomsa.net
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ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS
If the need be, we can assist you in making arrangements to meet your transport and alternative accommodation needs.
We make use of a registered shuttle service between Cape Town and Langebaan.
EVENING BEFORE COURSE STARTS (only by prior arrangement)
We can meet you the day before your course starts between 17:00 and 18:00 at our office. Please make arrangements
with our office prior to your arrival.
THE MORNING THE COURSE STARTS
Please meet us at the Atlantic Yachting Office at the Club Mykonos Marina, Agora Square at 08:30. After the first day
theory courses will commence at 08:30am and finish by 17:00.
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Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable, totally enjoyable experience that will remain with you for the rest of your life. We guarantee you first class training and experience with all our courses |
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