Yachtmaster for Sail and Power: A Manual for the RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

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Roger Seymour

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power

A Manual for the RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

Roger Seymour

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Adlard Coles Nautical
01 September 2020

Navigation & seamanship; Motor & power boating & cruising; Sailing

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 explained

Including 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.

By: Roger Seymour
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 898g
ISBN: 9781472973511
ISBN 10: 1472973518
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and ran Coastal/Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club. Roger Seymour worked closely with Alison for many years, and is Hamble School of Yachting’s senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies.

Reviews for Yachtmaster for Sail and Power: A Manual for the RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

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 Magazine *