Yachtmaster for Sail and Power - 5th Edition - A Manual for the RYA Yachtmasterr Certificates of Competence

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.It covers: 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 explainedIncluding the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this fifth edition compliments the syllabus and assists with exam preparation. It's an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Seymour
• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781472973511
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-7351-1
• No. of pages: 241
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 254 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; SPORTS & RECREATION / Boating, SPORTS & RECREATION / Sailing, Boating, Nautik und Schiffsführung, Sports & Recreation, TRANSPORTATION / Navigation, Navigation & Seamanship, Motor / power boating & cruising, Sailing / yachting, Navigation and seamanship, Motor / power boating and cruising