by Pat Langley-Price (Author)
The third edition of this bestselling course textbook covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. It is also a clear and simple introduction to pilotage, navigation and general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat. Practical situations are simulated and a full-scale practice chart is included so that readers can practice the basics of navigation ashore using the navigation exercises in the book. It is a must for anyone intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course. 'One of the best introductions to basic navigation and pilotage I have read for a long time' Yachting Monthly 'A sound textbook for anyone following the course' Practical Boat Owner
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 218
Edition: 3Rev Ed
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 30 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 0713662239
ISBN 13: 9780713662238
Book Overview: The Day Skipper course is the most popular of all the RYA evening classes Approximately 20,000 students per years enrol for the course This book covers the whole syllabus - theory and practical Includes free practice chart Bestseller for both classroom and home use since first publication - over 20,000 copies sold The standard course textbook