Objective
In ancient times the Polynesians successfully navigated amonst the islands of the Pacific by knowing the positions of the stars in the sky.Later the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans were able to develop these skills and in more recent times the Vikings successfully plundered the early-Christian monasteries in the British Isles with amazing accuracy.
Today the modern ships' navigator has an array of electronic and conventional tools available to afford the same levels of accuracy but what happens when the lights go out?
If you've done a Yachtmaster Navigation course you'll be well-positioned to take your skills to a new level...'...All I need is a tall ship and a star to sail her by...'
Previous Knowledge / Experience
Yachtmaster Shorebased or equivalent
Duration
6 Evenings or 2 days
In ancient times the Polynesians successfully navigated amonst the islands of the Pacific by knowing the positions of the stars in the sky.Later the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans were able to develop these skills and in more recent times the Vikings successfully plundered the early-Christian monasteries in the British Isles with amazing accuracy.
Today the modern ships' navigator has an array of electronic and conventional tools available to afford the same levels of accuracy but what happens when the lights go out?
If you've done a Yachtmaster Navigation course you'll be well-positioned to take your skills to a new level...'...All I need is a tall ship and a star to sail her by...'
Previous Knowledge / Experience
Yachtmaster Shorebased or equivalent
Duration
6 Evenings or 2 days
Joining Information
When:
Tuesday Evenings starting November, 19:30 - 21:30
What to Bring:
Refill pad and Pen
2B Pencil (x2), Eraser, Sharpener
Equipment:
We'll provide sextant, plotting sheets, tables and almanacs as reqd.
Note:
This is an Aquatrek certified course. It's aim is to pass on this ancient art which makes up a large part of the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate...which very few ever achieve.
Though not a formal RYA or ISA navigation course, much of the material is drawn from the RYA syllabus.
Price: €280
Booking:
When:
Tuesday Evenings starting November, 19:30 - 21:30
What to Bring:
Refill pad and Pen
2B Pencil (x2), Eraser, Sharpener
Equipment:
We'll provide sextant, plotting sheets, tables and almanacs as reqd.
Note:
This is an Aquatrek certified course. It's aim is to pass on this ancient art which makes up a large part of the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate...which very few ever achieve.
Though not a formal RYA or ISA navigation course, much of the material is drawn from the RYA syllabus.
Price: €280
Booking:
Material Covered / Syllabus
Basics of Celestial Navigation, The Sextant, The Celestial Sphere, Time and Longitude, Sun Sights, The Noon Sight, The Stars and Planets, Using the Moon
Basics of Celestial Navigation, The Sextant, The Celestial Sphere, Time and Longitude, Sun Sights, The Noon Sight, The Stars and Planets, Using the Moon
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