Ocean Yachtmaster (TM) Adlard Coles' Coursebook for Ocean Navigation Students

by Langley-Price, Pat; Ouvry, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780713682656
• ISBN10: 0713682655
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-30
• Publisher: Adlard Coles

Summary

This coursebook is tailored for students following both the theoretical and practical aspects of the syllabus of the the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster (TM). Each chapter contains exercises and answers for self testing, and the content has been updated in line with new developments and technologies (such as electronic navigation). Along with a fresh design and new photography, this classic text continues to be the essential companion for all students of ocean navigation and anyone planning to sail any distance offshore. 'Comprehensive in its coverage and clear in its instruction.' SAIL 'A comprehensive, clearly written handbook?welcome not only in the classroom but also as a self-tutor.' Nautical Magazine

Author Biography

Both qualified RYA instructors, Pat Langley-Price and Philip Ouvry write with years of practical experience. Pat accumulated thousands of miles during yacht deliveries and as a sailing instructor, and Philip was an Examining Officer of naval yacht skippers and spent 20 years in the Royal Navy.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Acknowledgements	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
No Landmarks	p. 1
Hour Angles	p. 15
Finding the Time	p. 27
Measuring the Angles	p. 35
Altitude	p. 44
Sunrise - Sunset	p. 54
Calculated Altitude	p. 63
Latitude Made Easy	p. 83
More About Latitude	p. 93
Plotting Position	p. 98
Which Star Is It?	p. 114
Using a Calculator	p. 119
Satellite Systems	p. 126
World Weather	p. 135
Preparing for an Ocean Passage	p. 148
Test Paper	p. 158
Answers to Exercises	p. 159
Extracts from the Nautical Almanac NP 314	p. 179
Extracts from AP 3270 Volumes 1 and 3	p. 195
Extracts from NP 401 Volume 4	p. 200
Extracts from Reeds Nautical Almanac and Nories Nautical Tables	p. 204
Sight Reduction Forms	p. 207
Shorebased Syllabus of RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate	p. 213
Index	p. 215
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