Yachtmaster for Sail and Power : The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout. Contents includes: · 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 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.

Author: Roger Seymour, Alison Noice

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publication Date: Aug 27, 2024

Number of Pages: 257 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1399405837

ISBN-13: 9781399405836