| Author | : Sara Hopkinson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2010-01-31 |
| Genre | : Sailing |
| ISBN | : 9781905104949 |
RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor (G-G97)
| Author | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Publisher | : Royal Yachting Association, Jon Mendez |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2018-12-03 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : |
The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor eBook is the digital companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses. The new Day Skipper Handbook Motor covers the elements of the course in simple illustrated steps. It is ideal as the practical guide to aid students on the course, or just as a stand-alone book to guide you through the practical elements of motor boating. Chapters include: Pilotage Navigation Boat Work Boat Handling Marinas Cruising at Speed Anchoring The eBook is written by Jon Mendez, the RYA’s former Chief Motor and Powerboating Instructor and an acknowledged expert on the subject. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association Reviews This is the official RYA book for anyone considering the RYA Day Skipper Certificate…RYA publications invariably attain very high levels of excellence, from the quality of the text to the graphics and sketches. This one maintains those levels. Sailing for Southern Africa, August 2015 Typical of RYA Publications, the pages are filled with helpful illustrations to help the reader picture every technique and procedure taught... All At Sea, December 2010
Skipper's Practical Handbook
| Author | : Richard Crooks |
| Publisher | : Fernhurst Books Limited |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2007-01-12 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 047006515X |
This book covers the practical syllabus a student skipper needs if they are to pass advanced sailing exams. It is also designed to be kept on board as a coaching guide covering common situations that may trip up even the most experienced yacht skipper. It covers the practical side of yacht cruising: how to be a better skipper, berth the yacht, handle her under sail, recover a man overboard, navigate and carry out safe and efficient passages. Illustrated with charts and diagrams, and including revision and test sections, this is perfect both as an on-board reference and to be used as exam preparation.
Day Skipper
| Author | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 76 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Pilots and pilotage |
| ISBN | : 9781905104130 |
The Complete Day Skipper
| Author | : Tom Cunliffe |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0713660740 |
A practical hands-on manual for skippers at the outset of their careers from Tom Cunliffe, one of Britain's best known instructors and most successful writers on seamanship. It covers the entire RYA Day Skipper syllabus both shore based and practical.
Reeds Skipper's Handbook
| Author | : Malcolm Pearson |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2013-07-20 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1408156296 |
The Reed's Skipper's Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates. The 6th edition has been expanded with helpful new material on boat handling, tides, ropework and general seamanship. 'A terrific little volume' Motorboat & Yachting 'A brilliant guide for beginners and an excellent refresher for more advanced skippers... a top rate book' Waterstones 'Everything you would need to know when going to sea in a yacht or small boat...a humdinger of a little book' Nautical Magazine Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand. Many thousands of skippers and crew have found it invaluable as a memory jogger and fresher whether at sea or on land.
Skipper's Cockpit Guide
| Author | : Bo Streiffert |
| Publisher | : Adlard Coles |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2022-07-26 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1399404296 |
Invaluable for experienced sailors as an aide-memoire, as well as for beginners and students, this essential quick-reference guide covers a wide range of topics such as seamarks, buoyage, pilotage, lights, boat handling, anchoring and mooring, ropes and knots, heavy weather sailing, man overboard, grounding, fire aboard, distress signals and VHF radio. This North American edition covers the IALA-B Buoyage System.This guide has been a favorite with skippers around the world for many years, as shown by these reviews:'A brilliant aide-memoire or instant revision for exams' Kelvin Hughes'An ideal companion above or below decks' Practical Boat Owner'A handy reference... one of the most comprehensive guides that I have seen' Lifeboat'A lot of good information... a useful aid to have on board' Gaffers LogThis is the first edition of this popular guide for boaters in the US and Canada.
RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (G-G70)
| Author | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Publisher | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2018-08-24 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : |
The RYA Yachtmaster examination is the gold-standard qualification for sail and power boaters the world over. This eBook is the RYA’s official and definitive guide to the exam. It offers a unique insight into what you need to know, how the exam will be conducted, and the skills required. Whether you are going to take the exam, or are thinking of it and want to find out what you will face on the day, this is the book that you must have. Author James Stevens is the creator of the current RYA Yachtmaster scheme for sail and power boats. Formerly the RYA’s Training Manager, he has over 30 years’ experience examining, and there is nobody better to help you succeed. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook (G-G108)
| Author | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Publisher | : Royal Yachting Association |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2018-11-21 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : |
This eBook is the official companion to the RYA Powerboat Advanced course but it is equally relevant to those who are simply keen to develop and consolidate their knowledge to help improve their theoretical and practical skills. The eBook has been designed to be a key and progressive learning tool which focuses on the advanced aspects of powerboating. This includes the essentials on and off the water and demystifies the more complicated techniques for operating an open vessel by day and night. A variety of illustrations bring concepts to life as they are described on the page. Chapters include: The Role of the Skipper Radar and AIS Handling in Rougher Weather Higher-Speed Handling It expands on the knowledge already contained in the entry-level RYA Start Powerboating and intermediate-level RYA Powerboat Handbook, with a focus on the higher-level aspects of advanced powerboating. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
