Day Skipper

Day Skipper

by Pat Langley-Price (Author)

Synopsis

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

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More Information

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

Media Reviews
'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
Author Bio
Both Pat Langley-Price and Philip Ouvry hold Ocean Yachtmaster Certificates and are qualified RYA Instructors. Pat has the practical experience gained during thousands of miles of yacht deliveries and also as an Instructor. Philip served in the Royal Navy for 20 years and was an Examining Officer of naval yacht skippers.