G74 RYA day skipper handbook sail

Ouvrage en langue anglaise.

This is the official handbook supporting the RYA day Skipper S'il Course and is idéal for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge to this level. It gives great practical'and détailed'advice on key s'ills, expanding on the course companion notes.

Being a good skipper is not d'fficult; it requ'res essential s'ills, knowledge, experience, patience, good communication and'at times a sense of humour! This book is engagingly written and highly illustrated with the aim of equ'pping you with that essential knowledge and set of s'ills to help you build up your experience.

It l'ads you through practical'advice on day Skippering in three logical sections:

• Practical Skills
• Navigation & passage Making
• Safety

It covers all the theoretical'and practical'aspects of the RYA day Skipper S'il syl'abus and gives you all you need to know to take a small yacht on a short passage safely.

In addition to the practical'advice on aspects of day Skippering, extensive focus is given to safety planning s'ills such as life-saving signals, simple engine repair and preparation for bad weather.