The Complete Yachtmaster : Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper

__The Complete Yachtmaster__ has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised eighth edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of what makes a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation including chart plotters and PCs, meteorology, heavy weather, yacht stability and coping with emergencies.Substantial updates for this edition include new material on navigation using tablets. Also includes new photography throughout. __The Complete Yachtmaster__ promotes each subject as an integral part of the whole. It guides examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom.'A gem... The Reed's Skipper's Handbook,now in its 5th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication.A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater wouldneed to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in aconcise form it is frequently recommended by YachtmasterTM Instructorsas a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone takingtheir Day Skipper and YachtmasterTM certificates.The 5th editionhas been updated and reorganised to make it even easier for the readerto navigate right to the information they want. There is an expandedsection on navigating with electronics and new sections on electronicchart plotters, radar and AIS, and an expanded secion on boathandlingand seamanship.Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand.'A terrific little volume'Motorboat & Yachting'A brilliant guide for beginners and an excellent refresher for more advanced skippers... a top rate book'Waterstones'Everything you would need to know when going to sea in a yacht or small boat...a humdinger of a little book'Nautical Magazine The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster studentsas well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revisedsixth edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials ofmodern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of whatmakes a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship,navigation including chart plotters and PCs, meteorology, heavyweather, yacht stability and coping with emergencies. The Complete Yachtmasterpromotes each subject as an integral part of the whole. It guidesexamination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through theRYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom.'A gem, distilled from decades of experience'Yachting Monthly'Cunliffe's competence and authority radiate from the pages... thoroughly recommended'Little Ship Club'There are all too few authors who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one'Cruising The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised eighth edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of what makes a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation including chart plotters and PCs, meteorology, heavy weather, yacht stability and coping with emergencies. Substantial updates for this edition include new material on navigation using tablets. Also includes new photography throughout. The Complete Yachtmaster promotes each subject as an integral part of the whole. It guides examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom. 'A gem... The Complete Day Skipper is a totally practical hands-on manual that covers the RYA Day Skipper syllabus in a way that reflects a skipper's growing experience at sea, beginning with yacht handling under power, moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, and from there to the realistic use of modern electronic navigation systems. Eminently readable and very down to earth, this fully revised fourth edition has become required reading for all skippers in their early years as well as more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe provides just the right blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement.
The Reed’s Skipper’s Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is a useful reference of everything a boater would need to know when at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by sailing instructors as a quick reference guide and as a study aid for anyone taking their sailing certification exams. The 6th edition has been expanded with new material on boat handling, tides, rope work and general seamanship. Established as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students. Includes: an analysis of a good skipper; the theory and practice of sailing; seamanship; navigation, including plotters and PCs; meteorology; heavy weather and stability; and coping with emergencies. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom. In this completely updated edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume and ensures that this time-tested book will continue to be the foundation for navigators, skippers and anyone undertaking coastal and offshore passages Reed's Skipper's Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is a compilation of everything you need to know at sea Explains how weather forms and how to interpret its signs by looking at the sky, in an edition updated to discuss new sources of weather information