Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition

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 explainedIncluding the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.>

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Roger Seymour, Alison Noice

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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.

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Preface Introduction RYA Cruising Scheme Certificate of Competence at Yachtmaster Level 1 Charts & positions 2 The compass 3 Electronics 4 Finding the position - where are we? 5 Tidal heights - will we stay afloat? 6 Tidal streams 7 Estimated position - where we think we are 8 Course to steer - how do we get there? 9 Lights & buoyage - the signposts 10 Pilotage 11 Weather to go - or not to go 12 Fog & heavy weather 13 Buoyancy & stability 14 Anchoring, mooring & berthing 15 Passage planning 16 Safety & survival 17 Communications, GMDSS & distress 18 Anti-collision rules - the highway code 19 Bends & hitches Answers to questions Glossary of sailing terms Answers to questions Glossary of sailing terms Appendix A Medical equipment for a cruising yacht/Medicines for a cruising yacht Appendix B Recommended equipment for offshore cruising boats Appendix C Safety briefing checklist Appendix D Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory Syllabus Index