Learn from an Expert
Navigation Training with Will Oxley
Whether you are starting out as a navigator or already a pro, these expert-led courses are designed to enhance your skills in weather routing, fundamentatal navigation and strategic sailing.
Welcome to the site offering online navigation training, e-books, and videos. Expedition navigation software is the pre-eminent race navigation tool in the Anglo speaking world. The online training offered here starts with developing skills in using Expedition Software.
For many years Will Oxley wrote magazine articles about race navigation with a long term view to one day use these articles as the basis for a book. Then at the end of 2012, shortly after completing the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, Will managed to crash his mountain bike and fracture his neck! During his “time- off” from sailing he managed to complete his first book: Modern Race Navigation. This e-book is still a great place to start for those wanting to understand and learn about Modern Race Navigation.
More recently, with the shift to online learning, Will developed training videos and online courses for beginners right through to professional navigators. Again, adversity was put to good use and Will used the time off from sailing, during the COVID pandemic, to develop this web site.
For intermediate to experienced navigators the 2024 Expedition Version 12 course video provides insights into the new features in V12 along with a comprehensive review of the optimal routing process.
For beginners, the “Gentle Introduction” video is a great place to start. The Gentle Introduction e-book is a great companion text to the video.
If you are new to the site and Expedition, the “Omnibus Plan” is highly recommended and includes:
- 12 months access to the 2024 Expedition Gentle Introduction and V12 videos
- ALL racing videos
Learn from an Expert
Navigation Training with Will Oxley
Whether you are starting out as a navigator or already a pro, these expert-led courses are designed to enhance your skills in weather routing, fundamentatal navigation and strategic sailing.
Welcome to the site offering online navigation training, e-books, and videos. Expedition navigation software is the pre-eminent race navigation tool in the Anglo speaking world. The online training offered here starts with developing skills in using Expedition Software.
For many years Will Oxley wrote magazine articles about race navigation with a long term view to one day use these articles as the basis for a book. Then at the end of 2012, shortly after completing the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, Will managed to crash his mountain bike and fracture his neck! During his “time- off” from sailing he managed to complete his first book: Modern Race Navigation. This e-book is still a great place to start for those wanting to understand and learn about Modern Race Navigation.
More recently, with the shift to online learning, Will developed training videos and online courses for beginners right through to professional navigators. Again, adversity was put to good use and Will used the time off from sailing, during the COVID pandemic, to develop this web site.
For intermediate to experienced navigators the 2024 Expedition Version 12 course video provides insights into the new features in V12 along with a comprehensive review of the optimal routing process.
For beginners, the “Gentle Introduction” video is a great place to start. The Gentle Introduction e-book is a great companion text to the video.
If you are new to the site and Expedition, the “Omnibus Plan” is highly recommended and includes:
- 12 months access to the 2024 Expedition V12 videos
- The “next steps” Expedition course
- ALL racing videos
Meet Will Oxley
Will Oxley is a seasoned sailor with over three decades of experience navigating the world’s oceans. His passion for sailing and dedication to teaching have made him a respected figure in the maritime community.
With a focus on safety and precision, Will has crafted a series of online courses that bring the art of navigation to enthusiasts and professionals alike. His mission is to empower sailors with the knowledge and confidence needed to explore the seas safely.
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A navigator with a demonstrated history of success in Grand Prix yacht racing. Will is skilled in sailing, navigation, data analysis, weather routing, public speaking and coaching/training.
Will trained and worked as a marine ecologist on the Great Barrier Reef for 20 years prior to taking up sailing full time. His degree was a Bachelor of Science with Honours, focused on Quantitative Marine Ecology. This was obtained from James Cook University.
Will holds an AMSA commercial Marine Masters ticket (for vessels to 24m) and has both RYA and Australian Sailing Yachtmaster Ocean certifications to Instructor level.
Outside of sailing Will enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and competitive ocean swimming.
Will has written about Quantitative Marine Ecology though these days he writes regularly about sailing and navigation. His latest works are available through this web page.
Meet Will Oxley
Will Oxley is a seasoned sailor with over three decades of experience navigating the world’s oceans. His passion for sailing and dedication to teaching have made him a respected figure in the maritime community.
With a focus on safety and precision, Will has crafted a series of online courses that bring the art of navigation to enthusiasts and professionals alike. His mission is to empower sailors with the knowledge and confidence needed to explore the seas safely.
SEE MORE
A navigator with a demonstrated history of success in Grand Prix yacht racing. Will is skilled in sailing, navigation, data analysis, weather routing, public speaking and coaching/training.
Will trained and worked as a marine ecologist on the Great Barrier Reef for 20 years prior to taking up sailing full time. His degree was a Bachelor of Science with Honours, focused on Quantitative Marine Ecology. This was obtained from James Cook University.
Will holds an AMSA commercial Marine Masters ticket (for vessels to 24m) and has both RYA and Australian Sailing Yachtmaster Ocean certifications to Instructor level.
Outside of sailing Will enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and competitive ocean swimming.
Will has written about Quantitative Marine Ecology though these days he writes regularly about sailing and navigation. His latest works are available through this web page.