Description
Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on manual covering the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on the water.
As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe understands the concerns and anxieties of first-time skippers better than most. In this 7th edition of his highly successful manual, he provides the perfect blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement to support their growing experience at sea.
Taking the RYA syllabus as a framework, The Complete Day Skipper begins with yacht handling under power, moves on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, then goes on to explore navigation, from steering clear of trouble near home to the practical use of modern electronic navigation systems. Key features include:
- An at-sea, hands-on approach infused with helpful tips and common sense
- A step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on to the water
Trade Review
This book covers it all, from boarding and berthing to engines and navigation. * Sailing Today *
There are all too few authors … who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one. * Cruising *
Having this book on board is like having an experienced hand beside you to help you through. * Shetland Times *
An excellent review of everything I should have remembered. If you’re going to take the course, this would be the perfect companion. * Sailing Today *
Table of Contents
1 What’s in a boat -Boarding -The hull -The mast -The engine -The galley -Steering systems 2 Moving the boat -Theory -Dealing with shore lines -Leaving the berth -Practical boat handling -Returning to the berth 3 First ventures -Reading the chart -Aids to navigation -Venturing out of harbour -The wide blue yonder 4 Beginning to sail as a skipper -Theory of sail -First steps under sail -Sails and winches -Basic sailing -Exercises 5 Seamanship -Preparation for sea -Deck safety -Mechanics of stowing headsails -Light winds and shortening sail -Engine troubleshooting 6 Essential navigation theory -Position and distance -Direction -Tides -The electronic chart plotter – a caveat 7 Practical navigation -Knowing where you are -Onward navigation 8 Arriving in port -Pilotage -Choosing a berth 9 Etiquette -Flag etiquette -Rafting up 10 Weather -The Beaufort wind scale -Visibility -Weather systems -Sources of weather forecasts 11 Making the passage -Preparation -Conducting the yacht on passage -Living aboard on passage -Evaluating 12 Advanced navigation -Further tidal height theory -Intermediate tidal heights -Cross-tide navigation -Compass deviation -Electronic chart plotters -Correcting charts 13 Navigating with an electronic chart plotter -Types of electronic navigation chart -Features of chart plotters 14 Fog -Safety in fog -Fog tactics -Navigation in fog 15 Anchoring, mooring and boat handling -Manoeuvres under power -Manoeuvres under sail -Further skills 16 Emergencies and how to prevent them -Keeping out of trouble -Man overboard -General distress, and search and rescue assistance
