Coastal Skipper Sailing by Karle Stephenson

Coastal Skipper Sailing by Karle Stephenson

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A practical training guide and companion to the RYA's skippering course for yachtsmen. It covers: the history and origins of sailing; physics of the sail; advanced position and course plotting; use of charts and compass; analysis of lunar and solar tides; and tidal height tables.

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Coastal Skipper Sailing by Karle Stephenson

This is a practical training guide compiled as a companion text to the RYA's skippering course for yachtsmen and women of an advanced level. The sequel to "Day Skipper Sailing", the guide revisits some of the original tuition before pushing the standards to an even higher level. Topics covered include: detailed analysis and instruction of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System; history and origins of sailing; physics of the sail; advanced position and course plotting; use of charts and compass; analysis of lunar and solar tides; and tidal height tables.
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ISBN 13 9781861260352
ISBN 10 1861260350
Title Coastal Skipper Sailing
Author Karle Stephenson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 1998-08-24
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.