Yachtmaster for Sail and Power : a Manual for the RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

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, illustrated throughout with color photographs, charts, and examples. It covers: Chartwork--with useful, well-explained 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 in detail Stability and buoyancy--the main principles simply explained. With new artwork, the latest updates, and a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the Yachtmaster syllabus and assists with exam preparation. It is an essential companion for anyone enrolling in the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or 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, illustrated throughout with color photographs, charts, and examples. It covers: Chartwork--with useful, well-explained 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 in detail Stability and buoyancy--the main principles simply explained. With new artwork, the latest updates, and a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the Yachtmaster syllabus and assists with exam preparation. It is an essential companion for anyone enrolling in the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or 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.