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As part of the Master (Yacht) CoC, all Master (Yacht) candidates are now required to pass a Celestial Navigation Exam, which tests your understanding of the theory and practise of Celestial Navigation.
About the Course
At UKSA, we offer a five-day refresher course that will allow you to brush up on your Celestial and astro-navigation skills and knowledge, before sitting the MCA approved exam.
If you don’t require the refresher course, you can choose to just sit the exam, which takes place on day five.
Duration:
5 days
Qualifications:
Celestial Navigation
Please be aware that the Master (Yacht) Oral examination needs to be taken within 12 months of completing the Celestial Navigation Exam as the exam pass holds a one year expiry.
Those who do not require the refresher course can just sit the exam, which will take place on the final day of the course.
It’s advisable to take this refresher course once you have completed the module and are preparing for your final exam.
The examination syllabus is divided into 3 topics:
Topic 1 – Determine the compass error by celestial observation
Topic 2 – Fix position by observation of celestial bodies
Topic 3 – Determine latitude by celestial observation
This all-inclusive course can be delivered on a residential or non-residential basis. If you opt for the residential course, the cost includes your accommodation and all food. The non-residential option includes lunch each day.
| Start date → End date | Course only price | Residential price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 → 23 Oct 2026 | £1250 | £1470 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 30 Nov 2026 → 04 Dec 2026 | £1250 | £1470 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 11 Jan 2027 → 15 Jan 2027 | £1250 | £1470 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 03 May 2027 → 07 May 2027 | £1290 | £1515 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 19 Jul 2027 → 23 Jul 2027 | £1290 | £1515 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 18 Oct 2027 → 22 Oct 2027 | £1290 | £1515 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 06 Dec 2027 → 10 Dec 2027 | £1290 | £1515 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 10 Jan 2028 → 14 Jan 2028 | £1290 | £1515 | Add to Basket Book now |
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