Yachtmaster for Sail and Power: the Complete Course for the RYA Coastal and Offshore Yachtmaster Certificate

by Alison Noice

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book which will prove invaluable for anyone following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course . Right up to date with new developments, it includes all the elements of the revised Yachtmaster
· Chartwork - including useful worked examples · Electronic navigation - how to use the latest technology for safe 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.
With its refreshingly practical approach, no one enrolling for the RYA Yachtmaster course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful study guide to compliment the course and assist with exam preparation.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published November 29, 2004

Reviews

[Liz C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book for anybody doing the yacht master qualifications. Breaks it down into easily understandable chapters that you can dip into with questions to check your knowledge.