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Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition
The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition
The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence
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Description
Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.
This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.
Contents includes:
· Chartwork – with useful worked examples
· Electronic navigation – how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS
· Pilotage – buoyage fully explained and illustrated
· Communications – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS
· Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts
· Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations
· Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explained
Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
RYA Cruising Scheme
Certificate of Competence at Yachtmaster Level
1 Charts & positions
2 The compass
3 Electronics
4 Finding the position – where are we?
5 Tidal heights – will we stay afloat?
6 Tidal streams
7 Estimated position – where we think we are
8 Course to steer – how do we get there?
9 Lights & buoyage – the signposts
10 Pilotage
11 Weather to go – or not to go
12 Fog & heavy weather
13 Buoyancy & stability
14 Anchoring, mooring & berthing
15 Passage planning
16 Safety & survival
17 Communications, GMDSS & distress
18 Anti-collision rules – the highway code
19 Bends & hitches
Answers to questions
Glossary of sailing terms
Answers to questions
Glossary of sailing terms
Appendix A Medical equipment for a cruising yacht/Medicines for a cruising yacht
Appendix B Recommended equipment for offshore cruising boats
Appendix C Safety briefing checklist
Appendix D Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory Syllabus
Index
Product details
Published | Aug 27 2024 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 6th |
Extent | 256 |
ISBN | 9781399405836 |
Imprint | Adlard Coles |
Illustrations | Colour illustrations and photography throughout |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Exactly captures the substance and spirit of the Yachtmaster teaching programme ... the book can be recommended to the student as providing comprehensive, detailed and accurate coverage of the Yachtmaster syllabus.
Cruising (for previous edition)
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The most user-friendly Yachtmaster manual yet
Practical Boat Owner (for previous edition)
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An essential prerequisite for someone who's to be in charge on board of a sea-going boat
Cruising Association