G94 RYA Yacht s'iling techniques

Ouvrage en langue anglaise.

Thousands of hours are requ'red to build up experience afl'at and there will'al'ays be more things to l'arn. In the meantime, this book will help start the ball rolling, building'expertise by providing a basic overview of yacht s'iling techniques which should be enhanced by the RYAs Competent Crew and day Skipper courses.

RYA Yacht Sailing techniques is the perfect companion for any skipper or crew looking for the basic s'ills to enjoy cruising in good conditions.

Contents include:

• The layout and equ'pment on a small to medium sized yacht
• The essential safety information that all need to know before getting underway
• Basic maintenance
• Manoeuvring in a marina
• Handling under s'il
• Anchoring and mooring
• Man overboard rescue strategy

This will provide you with enough information to enjoy relaxed yacht cruising in favourable conditions with a family, particularly for flotil a or bareboat holidays. That means fair weather, light to moderate winds, little or no tide, a qu'et s'iling area, easily assessed navigational hazards, well protected'anchorages with good holding and uncrowded marinas.

Specific recommendations are made throughout the book to RYA courses and books for those who wish to increase their knowledge and'expertise to higher levels.

Part Number : RYA0854
Edition : 2011
Printed'and corrected to : No
ISBN : 9781906435448
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Author(s) : Jeremy Evans
Author : No
Format : No