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Roger Seymour Alison Noice

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition

The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

Roger Seymour, Alison Noice

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
01 October 2024

Navigation & seamanship; Ships & shipping: general interest; Boating

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.

By: Roger Seymour, Alison Noice
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781399405836
ISBN 10: 1399405837
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction RYA Cruising Scheme Certificate of Competence at Yachtmaster Level 1 Charts & positions 2 The compass 3 Electronics 4 Finding the position – where are we? 5 Tidal heights – will we stay afloat? 6 Tidal streams 7 Estimated position – where we think we are 8 Course to steer – how do we get there? 9 Lights & buoyage – the signposts 10 Pilotage 11 Weather to go – or not to go 12 Fog & heavy weather 13 Buoyancy & stability 14 Anchoring, mooring & berthing 15 Passage planning 16 Safety & survival 17 Communications, GMDSS & distress 18 Anti-collision rules – the highway code 19 Bends & hitches Answers to questions Glossary of sailing terms Answers to questions Glossary of sailing terms Appendix A Medical equipment for a cruising yacht/Medicines for a cruising yacht Appendix B Recommended equipment for offshore cruising boats Appendix C Safety briefing checklist Appendix D Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory Syllabus Index

Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and ran Coastal/Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club. Roger Seymour is Hamble School of Yachting’s senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies.

Reviews for Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition: The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

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 (for previous edition) * The most user-friendly Yachtmaster manual yet * Practical Boat Owner (for previous edition) *