YACHTMASTER FOR SAIL & POWER

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 – information on current maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival – all the new SOLAS regulations detailed · Stability and buoyancy – the principles simply explained.

Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the syllabus and assists with exam preparation – an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.