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Zusatztext Provides an excellent grounding for sailors ... an excellent teaching or revision aid and a useful onboard reference. Informationen zum Autor Roger Seymour is Hamble School of Yachting's senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies. Klappentext The ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. With a refreshingly practical approach, illustrated throughout with clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photography, this 4th edition covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. Fully updated in line with the syllabus, and taking in new technology and navigation techniques (such as thermal imaging and radar), developments in yacht design and multihulls, this is a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone taking the Day Skipper exam or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering:- seamanship- safety equipment- preventing collisions at sea- navigation and chart work- tides and tidal streams- pilotage and passage planning- weather - engine operation and maintenance- VHF radio proceduresBy the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this lively, helpful guide is the perfect companion to the course, whether for sail or power. Vorwort Covering the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate, this fully updated 4th edition is an accessible introduction to pilotage, navigation and general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat. Zusammenfassung The ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. With a refreshingly practical approach, illustrated throughout with clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photography, this 4th edition covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. Fully updated in line with the syllabus, and taking in new technology and navigation techniques (such as thermal imaging and radar), developments in yacht design and multihulls, this is a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone taking the Day Skipper exam or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering:- seamanship- safety equipment- preventing collisions at sea- navigation and chart work- tides and tidal streams- pilotage and passage planning- weather - engine operation and maintenance- VHF radio proceduresBy the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this lively, helpful guide is the perfect companion to the course, whether for sail or power. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. About boats - sail and power 2. Knowing the ropes 3. Anchors and anchoring 4. Keeping safe 5. Communications - using the VHF radio 6. Avoiding a collision with other craft 7. The engine 8. About charts 9. Compasses 10. Chartwork - first steps 11. Tides and tidal streams 12. Finding our position 13. Course to steer 14. Buoys, beacons and lights 15. Pilotage - finding your way into creeks and harbours 16. Looking at the weather 17. Fog 18. Passage planning ...
