For people with a KZV certificate (or equivalent), there is the possibility to participate in the GZV Astronavigation module.
The module covers 55 hours, divided over the months October-March on 13 to 14 (partial) Saturdays and 4 to 5 partial Fridays.
The module is given in English by Eef Willems.
Subjects:
The module includes a textbook and exercise book.
If desired, an exam in the subjects Astronavigation and Nautical calculations can be taken in March.
Costs: €1098,- including registration, books and use of sextant. Excluding exam costs and the purchase of a programmable calculator (Casio FX-5800P)
Please note: there is limited space!
Please register via this link
The module covers 55 hours, divided over the months October-March on 13 to 14 (partial) Saturdays and 4 to 5 partial Fridays.
The module is given in English by Eef Willems.
Subjects:
- Course and distance calculation: mean latitude, meridional parts and great circle methods.
- Altitude corrections of the sextant
- Sun’s meridian passage and declination
- Time calculation
- Compass check and Azimuth calculation
- The Hour Angle of the sun and stars
- Latitude by Polaris
- Sight reduction sun and star sight
- Drawing of plot and advancing lines of position
- Tabular sight reduction with HO249 for star sights
- Tropical sun sight
- Navigational Error Theory
- Moon and Planets
- Tidal calculations worldwide
The module includes a textbook and exercise book.
If desired, an exam in the subjects Astronavigation and Nautical calculations can be taken in March.
Costs: €1098,- including registration, books and use of sextant. Excluding exam costs and the purchase of a programmable calculator (Casio FX-5800P)
Please note: there is limited space!
Please register via this link
