Description
Book SynopsisYachtmaster 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
Trade ReviewExactly 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 Magazine *
