by Malcolm Pearson (Author)
The Reed's Skipper's Handbook, now in its 5th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates. The 5th edition has been updated and reorganised to make it even easier for the reader to navigate right to the information they want. There is an expanded section on navigating with electronics and new sections on electronic chart plotters, radar and AIS, and an expanded secion on boathandling and seamanship. Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand. 'A terrific little volume' Motorboat & Yachting 'A brilliant guide for beginners and an excellent refresher for more advanced skippers...a top rate book' Waterstones 'Everything you would need to know when going to sea in a yacht or small boat...a humdinger of a little book' Nautical Magazine
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: 5th Ed
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 15 Jun 2007
ISBN 10: 0713683384
ISBN 13: 9780713683387
Book Overview: A bestseller since first publication Invaluable aide-memoire of everything a skipper or crew would need to know Fifth edition updated, revised and expanded Handy pocket size for ease of use Useful reference guide and revision aide for Day Skipper and Yachtmaster students