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Ever wondered how to master the art of marine navigation with precision and confidence?This book is a comprehensive guide on marine navigation, integrating both traditional methods and modern electronic systems. It covers essential topics like nautical charts, tidal streams, and passage making, ensuring accuracy and safety. Melanie Bartlett, author of 'The RYA Navigation Handbook', brings her expertise to those eager to navigate the seas proficiently.- Explains the use of nautical charts and their importance in navigation.- Describes the integration of GPS with traditional compass techniques.- Details the process of passage planning under legal constraints.- Covers the impact of tidal resonance on navigational accuracy. An educational guide for adults, providing the skills needed to navigate confidently and effectively, suitable for both beginners and seasoned sailors.Melanie Bartlett is a seasoned RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and journalist, bringing a wealth of practical navigation experience and a reputation for clear communication. Her expertise makes her a trusted voice in marine navigation education.

The RYA Astro Navigation Handbook is the perfect guide for anyone new to celestial navigation or looking to refresh and update their astro-navigation skills. Designed to be clear, practical, and accessible, it isn't a dense textbook-it's a user-friendly companion that helps you "just get on and do it."This handbook is the official course book for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course, making it an essential resource for students and ocean sailors alike.Inside, readers will find straightforward explanations and guidance on key astro-navigation topics, including:The sextantThe celestial sphereThe noon sightMorning and afternoon sightsPlanetsPolarisWhether you're preparing for an ocean passage or simply expanding your navigational knowledge, this book provides the confidence and clarity you need to navigate by the stars.

Written for leisure boat owners, the RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is essential reading for anyone doing the one-day RYA Diesel Engine Course. Includes QR codes with links to videos giving expert instruction and top tips from Nick Eales of Seastart. Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by all diesel engine boat owners. Chapters include:How Diesel Engines WorkFuelThe Air SystemEngine CoolingThe Electrical SystemDiagnostics and TroubleshootingMaintenanceEmergency Procedures

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this is the RYA's official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It expands upon the quick reference VHF Radio inc GMDSS book (G22) to assist with a deeper level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.It details everything that sailors need to know about using VHF radios including how they work, the rules and regulations which govern it and the procedures that must be followed.In helping you prepare for the test, the book links the easy-to-follow text to the syllabus to give you all you need to know to pass the exam.The clear instruction and colourful illustrations make this complicated yet highly important subject much clearer and will help you learn the call procedures.This is an essential learning tool and ideal background reading for anyone taking a VHF course.Please note: This book is also included in the RYA Marine Radio (SRC) Course Pack.

This best‑selling, beautifully illustrated children’s bookwas the very first title in our hugely popular sailing series for youngreaders. Featuring a warm and inspiring foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, itintroduces children aged 7–11 to the world of sailing in a fun, engaging, andinformative way.Designed in an easy‑to‑follow format, the book usescolourful illustrations and simple explanations to help young readersunderstand the basics of sailing while enjoying an exciting narrative. It’s theperfect blend of storytelling and learning—ideal for budding sailors, schoollibraries, and family collections.This title is part of a wider series created to sparkchildren’s interest in life on the water. Also available:RYAGo Cruising! – A young crew’s guide to sailing and motor cruisersRYAGo Inland! – A young person’s guide to the inland waterwaysRYA GoWindsurfing! – A practical windsurfing handbook for young people RYAGo Green! – A young person’s guide to the blue planetTogether, these books make a delightful and educationalintroduction to boating for children.

Follows the syllabus of the RYA One-Day Radar Course and is ideal for anyone requiring working knowledge of radar.To get the best from your set you need to understand what it is and what it can and can't do. This book was written to accompany the RYA one day training course but if you can't manage to get to a course near you, it's also useful as a quick and easy reference guide.Using clear and easy language, RYA Introduction to Radar offers a 'background briefing', which explains what radar is and how it works. The book then explains radar's use on a small boat, giving an honest appraisal of the operational limitations you might encounter.Further chapters cover switching on and setting up, refining and understanding the picture, blind areas, different types of radar reflector and their limitations, how to fix radar positions, pilotage by radar and collision avoidance.All in all this book provides you with an easy read introduction to radar on small boats. The text and accompanying illustrations are clear and unambiguous. If you're thinking about using radar, or have bought a boat with radar installed, here's the book to show you how to get the most out of it.

The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes has been compiled to complement the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course and draws on the cumulative experience of hundreds of experienced sailing instructors. The techniques shown or described are tried and tested and are suitable for most types of cruising yacht.This book gives guidance on how to take charge of a yacht for a short passage. Includes planning, crew briefing, safety, boat handling, navigation, and more.

The RYA Navigation Exercises is the only book to accompany all RYA training courses.All vital aspects of seamanship are included, from estimated positions and tide tables to meteorology and maydays. Through full colour illustrations, this book follows the newly revised Yachtmaster syllabus and includes recent developments in electronic chart plotting and GPS.Questions progress from beginner to advanced within each chapter, making this title ideal for boaters on all levels.

Handy, pocket-sized, waterproof notebook. Lined on every other page and extremely useful afloat or ashore.

Learn the eight essential knots every boater should master. This compact, pocket-sized guide is cleverly designed to lie flat when open, so you can keep both hands free while practising each knot.

No sea voyage, whether long or short, offshore or within sight of land, should go ahead without adequate planning and this book is your perfect companion to help you prepare thoroughly before setting off.RYA Passage Planning will take you through all you need to know and allow you to work through some examples of different passages. This will show you what you might need to think about on the range of different journeys you may undertake. The essential facts and methods are split into three sections:Getting down to basicsThe essential first stepsPutting it into practiceWritten by RNLI Sea Safety Manager Peter Chennell, this book will help you make passage planning routine. It is packed full of useful information on where to find the relevant planning sources and will prove to be a useful companion to all who take their recreation afloat.

This is the official handbook supporting the RYA Day Skipper Sail Course and is ideal for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge to this level. It gives great practical and detailed advice on key skills, expanding on the course companion notes.Being a good skipper is not difficult; it requires essential skills, knowledge, experience, patience, good communication and at times a sense of humour! This book is engagingly written and highly illustrated with the aim of equipping you with that essential knowledge and set of skills to help you build up your experience.It leads you through practical advice on Day Skippering in three logical sections:Practical SkillsNavigation & Passage MakingSafetyIt covers all the theoretical and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Sail syllabus and gives you all you need to know to take a small yacht on a short passage safely.In addition to the practical advice on aspects of Day Skippering, extensive focus is given to safety planning skills such as life-saving signals, simple engine repair and preparation for bad weather.

he RYA Yachtmaster Handbook is the first official and definitive guide for anyone preparing for the world-renowned RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Coastal examinations.

This personal logbook is perfect for all boaters who voyage on a number of boats. Within it, there is space to record the distance of journeys, the maximum wind strength and the capacity in which the voyage was sailed.Also included are ‘season summaries’ to allow at-a-glance mileage recording and vessel names.Ideal for the progressing boater, and unique to the RYA, this logbook includes some information and pre-exam requirements for RYA Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster® Offshore and Ocean certificates of competence.These new logbooks have also been revised to reflect more of the cruiser's needs. With the page layouts staying the same the page proportions have been changed.

RYA An Introduction to Navigation is the latest in the RYA’s popular Navigation series. The book guides the reader through the basic steps of navigation so that they can learn to navigate successfully. It is therefore an absolute must for everybody, whether studying for the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship, or merely looking to refresh their knowledge.Chapters include:The purpose of navigationMeasuring direction and distanceTides and buoysPilotage and passage planning.Written by Melanie Bartlett, renowned marine journalist and author of RYA Navigation Handbook, RYA VHF Handbook and RYA Astro Navigation Handbook.

All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.This revised edition of RYA Stability and Buoyancy (which includes a glossary of terms, explaining all the technical jargon) deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, includingBad loadingBreaking wavesResonant rollingBroaching in a following seaCharacteristics of different boat types, (i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)Maximum safe heel angleFilled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subjectCoded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matterYachtmaster candidates – clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas.

This is the official course book for Levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme (formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes).It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from basics such as the boat and the equipment you need, through to berthing and man overboard techniques. Jon Mendez developed an interest in boats at a young age with friends and family on the River Thames and has been teaching professionally for the last ten years.  Jon is a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner and a Powerboat Trainer, and was the RYA Chief Powerboat Instructor. His work has taken him across the world from Scotland to New Zealand skippering yachts of up to 40m. He now runs his own marine business doing what he enjoys most working with boats, people and having fun on the water.Please note that this book is also included in the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Pack.

The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor is the official companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses.The Day Skipper Handbook Motor covers the elements of the course in simple illustrated steps. It is ideal as the practical guide to aid students on the course, or just as a stand-alone book to guide you through the practical elements of motor boating.Chapters include:PilotageNavigationBoat WorkBoat HandlingMarinasCruising at SpeedAnchoringThe book is written by Jon Mendez, the RYA’s former Chief Motor and Powerboating Instructor and an acknowledged expert on the subject.

The RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably.Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. The book is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations.Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails.

Unlock the secrets of yacht racing and discover how inclusivity and strategic skill can transform your sailing journey. Yacht-racing teams have places for people of all levels of skill, fitness, physical ability or disability, and age. Enthusiasm is the most important requirement! This book will enable you to combine keenness with knowledge of the role each member of the crew performs. This book is a comprehensive guide to the world of yacht racing, designed to improve both beginner and advanced sailing skills. It covers key topics like understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing, mastering offshore regulations, and developing effective race strategies. Rob Gibson, an expert in the field, shares his extensive knowledge to make the sport accessible to all. - Explains the detailed Racing Rules of Sailing and how they apply in different scenarios.- Describes the importance of team roles and coordination for successful races.- Covers advanced techniques like precise sail trimming and strategic race positioning.- Offers insights into long-distance offshore racing and the specific skills required. This instructional book offers a deep dive into yacht racing, providing a pathway to enhanced sailing skills and strategic mastery for both novices and seasoned sailors. Rob Gibson is a knowledgeable author in his field, showcasing a dedication to his craft. His works reflect a deep understanding and passion for sailing.

The RYA Powerboat Scheme meets the training needs of recreational and professional powerboat operators alike. Whether you are an amateur or use powerboats as part of your job, the RYA Powerboat Scheme will train you in all aspects of safe boat handling and navigation. This 2nd edition of the RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus & Logbook details the structure and content of all courses, from beginner to advanced within the RYA Powerboat Scheme. There is also a logbook section which enables you to keep a record of your personal powerboating achievements plus information relating to all relevant shorebased courses.

RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course. Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year.This book has been written using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques shown are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.It is designed to assist you in understanding new concepts and in particular to help you remember some of the unique terminology that is used in the world of boating.It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board or as a handy reference book for those returning to the sport after time away from it.This edition has been updated to include motor vessels in order to appeal to both sail and power readers; the illustrations have been completely modernised and the look and feel of the layout has benefitted from an overall redesign.

This book is the official text for the RYA Basic Sea Survival Course and the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course and supports ISAF approved Offshore Personal Survival courses. It also highlights the importance of having the correct safety equipment and will also give you the knowledge of how and when to use it, making it invaluable for anyone who takes a boat offshore for racing or cruising.This new edition has also been updated to include the syllabus for the ISAF Offshore Personal Survival Course and the latest information on sea survival. It is divided into two parts so that it more closely matches the syllabi of the two courses and supports other ISAF approved Offshore Personal Survival courses. Chapters include:Before you leaveCalling for HelpUnderstanding WeatherMOB PreventionFire ControlThis book is written by Keith Colwell who works at the RNLI as a Community Incident Reduction Manager, managing a large team of volunteer safety advisers, who provide a safety advice service to the both the boating and general public. Keith is an RYA Yachtmaster, an RYA Powerboat Instructor, a SRC instructor/assessor and RYA and STC Sea Survival Instructor.Please note: This book is also included in the RYA Basic Sea Survival for Small Craft Course Pack.

The RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook comprehensively covers the entire process of training as an RYA Power Instructor.It includes information on the whole RYA Power Scheme, the instructing qualifications available through the RYA and the methods required to teach each of the courses, including inland waterways and personal watercraft.This is a valuable reference, full of top tips and background about how people learn.This edition includes full-colour illustrations, photographs and a logbook to record instructing activity and qualifications.

This handbook is the official companion to the RYA Powerboat Advanced course but it is also equally relevant to those who are simply keen to develop and consolidate their knowledge to help improve their theoretical and practical skills.The book has been designed to be a key and progressive learning tool which focuses on the advanced aspects of powerboating. This includes the essentials on and off the water and demystifies the more complicated techniques for operating an open vessel by day and night. Chapters include:The Role of the SkipperRadar and AISWave TheoryHandling in Rougher ConditionsWeatherHigher Speed HandlingIt expands on the knowledge already contained in the entry-level RYA Start Powerboating and intermediate-level RYA Powerboat Handbook, with a focus on the higher-level aspects of advanced powerboating. The examples bring concepts to life and methods are adapted to what is realistically achievable in an open powerboat.

This book is aimed at those running shorebased, sail and motor cruising courses within the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme. Principals and instructors alike will benefit from the guidance and information on recognition, communication, coaching/instructing techniques and course planning.

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) are vital for maritime safety as you must be able to identify vessels during the day by their special shapes, and at night time by their lights, as well as understanding both your obligations and those of other vessels as you interact with one another.This edition provides a clear and authoritative explanation of each regulation. Illustrations have been enhanced and it will help any seafarer understand their responsibilities, meaning that everybody at sea will be safer.Chapters include:Assessing the RiskWho Gives Way?Restricted visibilityLights and ShapesSound and Light SignalsIn response to feedback, this edition has been restructured to lead customers through the regulations by rule order, split into themes (i.e. restricted visibility) with a view to helping readers quickly reference the content.

This syllabus and logbook provides detailed information about the structure and content of the practical and shorebased courses for both sail and motor cruising with the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme. The RYA’s renowned practical training is complemented by a structured shorebased learning process on the theory of navigation, safety, seamanship and by specialist one-day courses on skills such as first aid and sea survival. This book informs you of what to expect when taking any RYA sail or motor cruising course and also provides pages for you to log your progress and keep your certificates. Your personal boating experience, from starting out up to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, will be enhanced by this book. This book effectively combines, updates and replaces RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G15) and RYA Motor Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G18). It also introduces new courses and clarifies pre-exam requirements for all RYA Yachtmaster exams.

Isn't it time to master the art of sailing and experience the freedom of harnessing the wind? This book serves as a comprehensive guide for those eager to delve into the world of sailing, offering insights into basic sailing techniques. It details the RYA National Sailing Scheme, providing structured learning paths and practical advice on tacking, gybing, and sail trimming. The Royal Yachting Association, renowned for its expertise in sailing instruction, ensures this book is an authoritative resource for sailors at all levels. - Explains the fundamentals of boat types and safety equipment.- Offers step-by-step guidance on advanced techniques like tacking and sail trimming.- Covers the essentials of understanding weather conditions and tidal movements. This is an instructional book for entry-level sailors keen on learning or refining sailing skills, allowing them to confidently navigate various conditions and potentially partake in competitive sailing.