Royal Yachting Association  |  Barcode: 9781906435097

RYA Astro Navigation Handbook

Author: Melanie Bartlett
Published: 2009
Format: Paperback, 80 pages
Size: 245 × 170 × 8 mm
Regular price £1449
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Official Yachtmaster Ocean Guide

The essential RYA handbook for mastering celestial navigation and Yachtmaster Ocean Theory.

The very words Astro navigation are often enough to send a cold shudder through even the most experienced boater. The funny thing is that although a lot of Astro jargon has an almost mystical ring about it, most of us know the "secrets" on which the whole science of Astro navigation is based.

RYA Astro Navigation Handbook is ideal for anyone new to celestial navigation, or wanting to update their Astro skills. It is not a textbook or manual - it is simply a book to enable you to "just get on and do it". It is the course book for anyone taking an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course.

Within the book, the reader will find a range of information on:

  • The Sextant
  • The Celestial Sphere
  • The Noon Sight
  • Morning & Afternoon Sights
  • Planets
  • Polaris

Skill Level: Advanced

Related RYA Courses: Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.

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