Author : Roger Seymour
Release : 2024-06-20
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 802/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition by : Roger Seymour
Download or read book Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition written by Roger Seymour. This book was released on 2024-06-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.