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The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start

The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start

by TomCunliffe (Author)

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    Hardcover 2009

    $5.34

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    Hardcover 2002

    $11.89
Synopsis

The Complete Day Skipperis a totally practical hands-on manual that covers the RYA Day Skipper syllabus in a way that reflects a skipper's growing experience at sea, beginning with yacht handling under power and moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skills and from there to the realistic use of modern electronic navigation systems. Eminently readable and very down to earth, this fully revised new edition has become required reading for all skippers in their early years as well as more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. One of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe provides just the right blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement. 'There are all too few authors...who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one.' Cruising 'This book covers it all, from boarding and berthing to engines and navigation' Sailing Today

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 208
 Edition: 3rd Revised edition
 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 15 Jun 2009
ISBN 10: 1408111993
ISBN 13: 9781408111994
Book Overview: Covers the entire RYA Day Skipper syllabus - shorebased and practical Step-by-step learning designed to build the reader's knowledge and confidence By a highly respected author and RYA Examiner 15,000 Day Skipper students enrol each year Companion to Cunliffe's Complete Yachtmaster, and a bestseller since it was first published

Media Reviews
' This book does what it says on the cover and does it well. It is my recommended book for anyone thinking of doing their day skipper practical ' Sailers.co.uk (June 09) 'A very good way to learn the basics.' Ausmarine (October 2009) 'If you are a newcomer to sailing, this book gives you clear and concise guidance.' Yachting Monthly (August 2009) 'Clearly laid out, with suitable use of colour photgraphs to enliven the text and with good, clear diagrams, the book is very accessible.' Royal Naval Sailing Association Journal (WInter 2009) 'Tom Cunliffe...has a laid back, no fuss, hands on method of teaching, and a writing style that is eminently readable. The use of excellent colour pics and graphics also helps the learner along nicely. The whole fulfils perfectly the cover's sub-title - 'Skippering with confidence right from the start'. Sailing (February 2010) 'It is an absolutely invaluable guide and reference work to help you through all stages of learning to skipper a boat and comes highly recommended.' The Little Ship Club (Summer 2010)
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.