Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper

Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper

by TomCunliffe (Author)

Synopsis

The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised sixth edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of what makes a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation including chart plotters and PCs, meteorology, heavy weather, yacht stability and coping with emergencies. The Complete Yachtmaster promotes each subject as an integral part of the whole. It guides examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom. 'A gem, distilled from decades of experience' Yachting Monthly 'Cunliffe's competence and authority radiate from the pages...thoroughly recommended' Little Ship Club 'There are all too few authors who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one' Cruising

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 30 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 071368948X
ISBN 13: 9780713689488
Book Overview: A bestseller since first publication (over 35,000 copies sold) Updated to keep pace with the revolution in navigation - and by an author with an unequalled reputation Comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation, meteorology, yacht stability and dealing with emergencies Over 25,000 people enrol on Yachtmaster courses each year Excellent value for money

Media Reviews
An illuminating read. Practical Boat Owner I found this book easy to read and understand and it would prove very useful as a companion to any sailing course Daily Echo, 5th Sept 2008 If you're seeking to gain your (yachtmaster) qualification, read this book: it'll make you a far better skipper, while also helping you to pass the exam Sailing Today, 1st November 2008 ' A must for the student and a useful addition to have on any bookshelf ' The Nautical Magazine (January 2009) '...a splendidly practical guide for those following training courses in navigation and seamanship.' The Little Ship (Summer 2009)
Author Bio
Tom Cunliffe has been sailing for most of his life and has worked in all branches of the profession, both racing and cruising. He is an RYA Yachtmaster Examiner (Offshore and Ocean) and writes regularly for Yachting Monthly and Yachting World. He has sailed from the Caribbean to Russia and from Brazil to the Arctic.