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Day Skipper for Sail and Power - 4th Edition by Roger Seymour & Alison Noice (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course.
- About the Author: Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and ran Coastal/Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club.
- 208 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Sailing
Description
About the Book
Covering the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate, this fully updated 4th edition is an accessible introduction to pilotage, navigation and general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat.Book Synopsis
The ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course.
With a refreshingly practical approach, illustrated throughout with clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photography, this 4th edition covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. Fully updated in line with the syllabus, and taking in new technology and navigation techniques (such as thermal imaging and radar), developments in yacht design and multihulls, this is a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone taking the Day Skipper exam or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering: - seamanship- safety equipment
- preventing collisions at sea
- navigation and chart work
- tides and tidal streams
- pilotage and passage planning
- weather
- engine operation and maintenance
- VHF radio procedures By the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this lively, helpful guide is the perfect companion to the course, whether for sail or power.
Review Quotes
"Provides an excellent grounding for sailors ... an excellent teaching or revision aid and a useful onboard reference." --Yachting Monthly (March 2008)
About the Author
Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and ran Coastal/Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club.
Roger Seymour worked closely with Alison for many years, and is Hamble School of Yachting's senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies.Dimensions (Overall): 9.96 Inches (H) x 7.73 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Sailing
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Roger Seymour & Alison Noice
Language: English
Street Date: May 9, 2023
TCIN: 89423021
UPC: 9781399402828
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-0333
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.69 inches length x 7.73 inches width x 9.96 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.85 pounds
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