Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.
This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.
Contents includes:
· 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 – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS
· Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts
· Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations
· Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explained
Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.
