Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by Roger Seymour

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by Roger Seymour

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.

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 *

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781472973511
ISBN 10	1472973518
Title	Yachtmaster for Sail and Power
Author	Roger Seymour
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2020-06-11
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.