This companion volume to Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, by the same author, provides further navigation practice for anyone studying for the RYA Yachtmaster syllabus and for Day Skipper. It is packed with exercises and answers, including over 50 model plots and comes with a free practice chart for plotting practice. Completely updated, rewritten and redesigned to modernise and revitalise this essential course book for a new generation, this is an invaluable textbook and exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills.
Yachtmaster for Sail and Poweris a major reference book which has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore course. Right up to date with new developments, it includes all the elements of the revised Yachtmaster course:; Chartwork – including 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. pp. 128 illusts Revied Second Edition #0820