Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hardback English
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition
The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence
By 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.
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.