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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, 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.