What to know for Ocean Passage Planning
Plan beyond navigation: crew, boat preparation, stores, communications, failure modes, and decision points.
Route choice, watch systems, crew management, stores, water, spares, communications, and emergency planning. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Yachtmaster Ocean and Astro Navigation Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Ocean planning covers vessel, crew, weather windows, stores, and contingencies
- Water, power, steering, rig, and communications need redundancy thinking
- Watch systems affect fatigue and safety
- Record keeping supports navigation and exam evidence
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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