by Alison Noice (Author)
Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Right up to date with new developments and covering all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with full colour photography and helpful diagrams, 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. With its refreshingly practical approach and by the same author as the highly successful YachtmasterTM for Sail and Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course and assist with exam preparation. An accompanying Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power is available.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 31 Aug 2007
ISBN 10: 0713682728
ISBN 13: 9780713682724
Book Overview: Modern, lively approach, presentation and artwork, with colour throughout By the former training manager of the RYA and the author of the successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power The Day Skipper course is the most popular of all the RYA evening classes - over 20,000 students per year enrol for the course This book covers the whole syllabus - theory and practical A surefire winner for anyone enrolling for a Day Skipper course or planning to make coastal passages, an accompanying Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power is available to assist with navigation practice