RYA Astro Navigation Handbook
Code: G78.
By Tim Bartlett. Paperback, 0.26kg, 170mm x 245mm, 80 pages, full colour illustrations..
Something different to expand the RYA navigation series, Tim Bartlett?s RYA Astro Navigation Handbook delves into the ancient art of navigating by the moon and stars.
Within the book, the reader will find a range of information from the basics of Astro navigation, right up to how to use the more complex formulas involved in the art.
This book is an ideal progression from any basic navigation books.
?Written by a long-time MBY contributor, this covers the very basics to the advanced, using excellent photos and illustrations?.
RYA Better Sailing DVD -
Code: DVD10.
By RYA. DVD running time 40 minutes, 0.09kg..
Ideal if you want to sail better and faster, fly spinnakers or have a go at racing, this is the DVD for you.
With commentary by Olympic Gold Medalist Shirley Robertson and instruction fromm top coach Rob Andrews, Better Sailing - Spinnakers, Racing and Performance Sailing follows two inexperienced sailors in a Laser 2000 into the fast and exhilarating world of performance dinghies.
Whether you are taking a RYA course or not, this DVD is an invaluable learning aid for anyone getting into advanced sailing.
RYA Catamaran Handbook
Code: G46.
By Jeremy Evans. Paperback, 0.53kg, 195mm x 260mm, 136 pages, full colour illustrations..
Catamarans are fast and offer the perfect combination of a light-weight craft, the minimum amount of hull beneath the water and a large sail. They are a performance machine and one of the most exhilarating craft on the water.
The RYA Catamaran Handbook expertly guides you through all you need to know from choosing a cat, how to build a platform, rigging, wind and water, spinnaker sailing and catamaran racing.
RYA CEVNI Handbook
Code: G106.
By Rob Gibson. Paperback, 0.88kg, 148mm x 210mm, 36 pages, full colour illustrations..
The CEVNI (Code Europ?en des Voies de la Navigation Int?rieure) code governs navigation on all interconnected European inland waterways, and a good knowledge of it is vital for every user of these waters.
This new book will help anyone to pass the CEVNI test, whether taken online or in written form. It is colourfully illustrated and user-friendly, enabling boaters new and experienced to find the information needed quickly.
Chapters include:
Where the rules apply
Lights
and marks
Navigation lights
Conduct at bridges
Sound signals
and many other important aspects relating to the CEVNI test.
This book has been written by Rob Gibson who has spent the best part of his lieftime handling small boats. He is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner who has taught boat handling and sailing techniques to numerous students over the last 15 years.
RYA Competent Crew Course Notes
Code: CCPCN.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.18kg, 148mm x 210mm, 76 pages, full colour illustrations..
The RYA Competent Crew book is the official course notebook for the RYA Competent Crew Course but it isalso essential reading for anyone who has limited yachting experience.
It gives advice on basic crewing techniques an seamanship and is designed to help you make sense of your first few days on board a yacht
RYA Crew to Win
Code: G39.
By Joe Glanfield. Paperback, 0.46kg, 195m x 260mm, 108 pages, full colour illustrations..
RYA Crew to Win explores the myth that crew are not as important as the helm; it confirms that the team is a vital ingredient to any crewed boat. If you want to sail faster, smarter and win races then Joe Glanfield covers all the technical essentials needed to succeed in crewed boats.
Contents include:
Creating a Winning Team
Fitness for Sailing
Goal Setting
Sail Settings
Using the Spinnaker
High Performance Dinghy Sailing
Tactics and Strategy
Event Preparation
Remember, 'things don't come to those who wait', Get trained!
RYA Cruising Instructor's Handbook
Code: G27.
By James Stevens & Penny Haire. Paperback, 0.125kg, 147mm x 212mm, 52 pages, full colour illustrations..
Information for RYA Recognised Centre Principals & Instructors on the management of RYA Training Centres. An invaluable aid to those conducting RYA cruising courses
RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes
Code: DSPCN.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.18kg, 145mm x 210mm, 80 pages, full colour illustrations. Published in 2005 reprinted 2011..
The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes has been compiled to complement the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course and draws on the cumulative experience of hundreds of experienced sailing instructors. The techniques shown or described are tried and tested and are suitable for most types of cruising yacht.
This book gives guidance on how to take charge of a yacht for a short passage. Includes planning, crew briefing, safety, boat handling, navigation, etc.
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes
Code: DSN.
By Penny Haire. Paperback, 0.18kg, 148mm x 210mm, 82 pages, full colour illustrations, Published 2011..
This book is and essential aide memoire for anyone who has taken, or is considering taking a beginners course in navigation, safety and seamanship. The book covers all aspects of the RYA Day Skipper syllabus, including new developments in electronic navigation and techniques.
RYA Diesel Engine Handbook
Code: G25.
By Andrew Simpson. Paperback, 0.34kg, 170mm x 245mm, 96 pages, full colour illustrations..
Written for leisure boat owners, the RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is essential reading for anyone doing the one-day RYA Diesel Engine Course. Includes a free DVD giving expert instruction and top tips from Nick Eales of Seastart.
Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by al diesel engine boat owners. Chapters include:
How Diesel Engines Work
Fuel
The Air System
Engine Cooling
The Electrical System
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Emergency Procedures
RYA Dinghy Sailing-Advanced Handbook
Code: G12.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.23kg, 147m x 210mm, 96 pages, full colour illustrations..
This second edition of the RYA Advanced Dinghy Sailing Handbook is designed to accompany the five advanced sailing modules in the RYA National Sailing Scheme; (Day Sailing, Seamanship skills, Sailing with Spinnakers, Start Racing and Performance Sailing).
There is an informative but easy to follow format which is packed full of detailed drawings and diagrams. This provides clear instruction on the different manoeuvres, and detailed explanations of relevant sailing theory.
An invaluable aid to anyone taking one of the RYA advanced sailing modules. It follows on from the first book in the series, the Start Sailing Handbook, and is the perfect progression for people who are hoping to improve their knowledge and skills.
Includes DVD
Clear, easy to follow diagrams and descriptions
Official course book for RYA Dinghy courses
Written by leading dinghy sailing experts
RYA Dinghy Techniques
Code: G93.
By Jeremy Evans. Paperback, 170mm x 245mm, 131 pages, full colour illustrations..
Featuring seven experts sailing six popular modern single-handed and twin-crewed dinghies this is for sailors who want to develop their knowledge, understanding, and sailing expertise.
From the novice wanting to get to grips with the basics to the hotshot who wants to be at the head of the fleet, this book gives the latest and most innovative sailing techniques and racing strategies.
It is filled with all the top tips, secrets and advice every dinghy sailor craves, so join the experts on the water and learn:
Preparing your Boat, Self and Crew
Reading the Wind
Sheeting, Tweaking & Trimming
Points of Sailing and Maximum Speed
Spinnaker Sailing
Helm Crew Communications
Turning Negatives into Positives
Understanding the Inner Game
This book covers a variety of dinghies to reflect typical modern designs, which provide user-friendly sailing, great performance and good value for recreational, high performance and regatta sailors..
RYA European Waterways Regulations
Code: G17.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.16kg, 148mm x 210mm, 72 pages, colour maps and photos. Published in 2004..
The CEVNI (Code Europen des Voies de Navigation Intrieure) is the Code governing navigation on all interconnected European inland waterways. Devised in 1985 by the United Nations, the CEVNI Code enables boatmen of all nationalities to communicate, and to understand what is going on without the need to speak each other's language.
This book is essential reading for anyone taking the CEVNI qualification. The exciting new colourful format, with user-friendly text and illustrations enables the reader to find information quickly - a perfect learning tool and reference.
RYA Handy Plotter
Code: HP.
Size to be confirmed ..
Ideal for chart plotting, this plotter is a handy size, perfect for the smaller chart table and is made from a thick, durable plastic.
RYA ICC Handbook
Code: G81.
By Rob Gibson. Paperback, 0.17kg, 148mm x 210mm, 80 pages, full colour illustrations..
It is a requirement in most European countries that boaters hold the International Certificate of Competence, (or the ICC as it is more commonly known), when using both the coastal and inland waterways. It is essentially the nearest we have to an international driving licence for boaters.
This new and updated edition of the RYA ICC Handbook is written as the official RYA course book to help both sail and power boaters pass the ICC test.
It explains the ICC in great detail? what it is, why it came about, who it applies to, and the requirements for all boaters to obtain one. The International Regulations to Prevent Collisions at Sea are briefly touched on, and the content of the ICC test is explained in depth.
Expertly written by Rob Gibson, author of the popular RYA Boat Handling for Sail & Power.
RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Code: G2.
By Tim Bartlett. Paperback, 0.26kg, 170mm x 245m, 80pages, full colour illustrations..
RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea outlines the regulations concerning what should be done when a vessel is coming into contact with any other vessels.
It is therefore a vital aspect of seamanship, as every person taking to the seas must be confident that they will know what to do in these situations.
Outlined within the chapters is information on the conduct of vessels in many different situations. These are clearly laid out, enabling the reader to accurately translate the rules.
This is a revised edition of this title, originally printed in 1988, and last updated in 2003.
RYA Introduction to Navigation
Code: G77.
By Tim Bartlett. Paperback, 0.18kg, 148mm x 210mm, 80 pages, full colour illustrations..
RYA An Introduction to Navigation is the latest in the RYA?s popular Navigation series. The book guides the reader through the basic steps of navigation so that they can learn to navigate successfully. It is therefore an absolute must for everybody, whether studying for the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship, or merely looking to refresh their knowledge.
Chapters include:
the purpose of navigation
measuring direction and distance
tides and buoys
pilotage and passage planning.
Written by Tim Bartlett, renowned marine journalist and author of RYA Navigation Handbook, RYA VHF Handbook and RYA Astro Navigation Handbook.
RYA Introduction to Radar
Code: G34.
By Tim Bartlett. Paperback, 0.10kg, 150mm x 210mm, 32 pages, full colour illustrations. Reprinted 2011..
Follows the syllabus of the RYA One-Day Radar Course and is ideal for anyone requiring a working knowledge of radar.
To get the best from your set you need to understand what it is and what it can and can't do. This book was written to accompany the RYA one day training course but if you can't manage to get to a course near you, it's also useful as a quick and easy reference guide.
In clear and easy language it offers a 'background briefing', which explains what radar is and how it works and then explains its use on a small boat giving an honest appraisal of the operational limitations you might encounter.
Further chapters cover switching on and setting up, refining and understanding the picture, blind areas, different types of radar reflector and their limitations, how to fix radar positions, pilotage by radar and collision avoidance.
All in all this book provides you with a very easy read introduction to radar on small boats and the text and accompanying illustrations are clear and unambiguous. So if you're thinking about using radar, or have bought a boat with radar installed, here's the book to show you how to get get the most out of it.
RYA Knots, Splices and Ropework Handbook
Code: G63.
By Gordon Perry & Steve Judkins. Paperback, 0.75kg, 170mm x 245mm, 240 pages. full colour illustrations..
The complete guide to knots for all knot enthusiastis and a must have for all boaters.
This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end.
The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles, lashings and bindings, splicing, and finally they move on to the more advanced, decorative knots, which are ideal for adding a unique touch to your boat, and they also make for lovely gifts
RYA Laser Handbook
Code: G53.
By Paul Goodison. Paperback 195mm x 250mm, 156 pages, full colour illustrations..
The most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make this book a 'must' for anyone interested in Lasers.
Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.
RYA Manual of Seamanship
Code: G36.
By Tom Cunliffe. Paperback, 0.84kg, 125mm x 200mm, 267 pages, full colour illustrations..
The most comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of seamanship.
A comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of seamanship, and comes in hardback form, so can take plenty of knocks. It is part of the RYA Yachtmaster series, and is essential reading for anyone taking RYA Day Skipper or Yachtmaster. All subjects are well illustrated, and the accompanying copy is made easy to read with simple 'recipes' for how to carry out the manoeuvres or skills described.
RYA Motor Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook
Code: G18.
By Simon Jinks. Paperback, 0.20kg, 148mm x 210mm, 84 pages, full colour illustrations, published 2007..
This logbook will enable you to keep a record of your personal motor cruising achievements and help you to plan your route from beginner all the way to our most advanced level, Yachtmaster. It has detailed information about the structure and content of courses within the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme and also covers details of the accompanying shorebased courses such as the theory of navigation, safety and seamanship, and diesel engine maintenance
RYA Motor Cruising Handbook
Code: G24.
By Simon Jinks. Paperback, 0.40kg, 170mm x 245mm, 128 pages, full colour illustrations, published 2005..
Whichever boat you choose and for whatever purpose; fishing, cruising the coast, inland waterways and rivers, the basic operation works on the principles set down in this book. The book is designed to both complement RYA motor cruising courses, and to be an invaluable reference book for all motor boat skippers and crew.
Expert knowledge, Top Tips and easy to follow colour illustrations take you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get you afloat safely and with confidence
RYA Multihull Handbook for Cruisers
Code: G92.
By Andrew Simpson. Paperback, 0.33kg, 170mm x 245mm, 104 pages, full colour illustrations..
The RYA Multihull Handbook is a new and eagerly awaited title covering the complexities of multihull boating.,br> Modern multihulls are among the safest and most comfortable of all boats and offer significant advantages over monohulls. In this book Andrew Simpson shares his knowledge designing, sailing and racing these exhilarating craft.
Comprehensively written, the book includes valuable information on getting to grips with the very basics of multihull stability, right through to the fundamentals of sail and power multihull handling. Chapters include:
Stability
Rigs and sails
Construction
Handling
Coping with heavy weather
Capsize and emergency situations
This book is a vital purchase for experienced and novice multihull boaters alike.
RYA Navigation Exercises - 2nd edition
Code: G7.
By Chris Slade. Paperback, 1.1kg, 297mm x 210mm, 200 pages, full colour illustrations. Reprinted 2011..
The RYA Navigation Exercises - 2nd Edition is the only book to accompany all RYA training courses.
As co-author of the Yachtmaster? and Dayskipper test papers, Chris Slade has revised and updated RYA Navigation Exercises to provide this 2nd edition of invaluable practise exercises and answers.
All vital aspects of seamanship are included, from estimated positions and tide tables to meteorology and maydays. Through full colour illustrations, this book follows the newly revised Yachtmaster? syllabus and includes recent developments in electronic chart plotting and GPS.
Questions range from beginner to advanced, making this title ideal for boaters on all levels.
The ONLY book to accompany all RYA courses
Invaluable questions and answers for boating students on all levels
Two new training charts included
RYA Navigation Handbook
Code: G6.
By Tim Bartlett. Paperback, 0.54kg, 170mm x 245mm, 176 pages, full colour illustrations. Reprinted 2011..
Whether you are studying navigation as part of an RYA course or just want to know more about the art of navigation, this book is highly recommended.
The RYA has adapted its Dayskipper, Coastal skipper, and Yachtmaster courses to reflect the fact that many sailors and motor boats now regard electronic instruments as their principal means of navigation.
This book gives equal weight to both electronic and traditional methods, through both the means of power and sail.
Tim Bartlett is one of the country?s leading experts on navigation. Tim learnt to navigate as part of his professional training at Dartmouth Naval College and then since leaving the navy has become the Technical Editor of Motor Boat and Yachting magazine
RYA Offshore Sailing
Code: G87.
By Dick McClary. Paperback, 0.53kg, 170mm x 240mm, 176 pages, full colour illustrations..
Offshore Sailing is exciting and brings adventure, discovery and freedom to those who undertake a long-distanced journey. For anyone who is going or thinking of going on such a passage, RYA Offshore Sailing is the essential companion.
It discusses the fundamental characteristics of what does and what doesn?t make a good offshore cruising yacht and ensures that there is a perfect balance of practical information on safety, equipment, boat design and sails both for monohulls and multihulled boats. There is also excellent advice on how a skipper can make the journey as comfortable as possible for them and their crew. Chapters include:
Crew Comfort
Water Supply & Conservation
Preparing for the Tropics
Self-Steering
The Energy Equation It will appeal particularly to those planning to make an ocean crossing for the first time, either individually or as part of an organised rally. In doing so, it is likely that there will be a need to upgrade and equip the yacht to modern offshore standards for the voyage and to prepare it for the particular requirements of cruising in the tropics.
Written by Dick McClary, a highly experienced sailor in many parts of the world?s waters, RYA Offshore Sailing is sure to fire the enthusiasm of anyone looking to head for the clear waters of the open ocean.
RYA Optimist Coach Handbook
Code: G83.
By Alan Williams. Paperback, 0.58kg, 170mm x 240mm, pages, black and white diagrams..
Following on from the RYA Optimist Handbook, this title is an ideal reference guide for all coaches of Optimist sailors.
Author Alan Williams is one of the world's most experienced and admired Optimist coaches
The book not only benefits from his extensive expertise and skills to covers every aspect of coaching but also includes tips from many international sailing coaches. No Optimist or aspiring Optimist coach can afford to be without it!
Chapters include:
Basic psychology and mental toughness
Coaching techniques
The coaching plan
Advanced boat handling and speed
The finish
Team racing
Working with parents
The Optimist is durable and relatively easy to handle. It is the perfect introduction for any child new to the sport of sailing and there is a huge international fleet providing high level competition.
Good coaching in Optimists often leads to a young sailor's lifetime enjoyment and promotion of sailing. Many young Optimist sailors go on to Olympic or professional sailing careers - including becoming a coach.
RYA Optimist Handbook
Code: G44.
By Alan Williams. Paperback, 195mm x 250mm, 271 pages, full colour illustrations..
The recent addition to the RYA racing series and a brilliant book to get youngsters interested and involved in sailing and racing.
The Optimist is one of the best-known and biggest childrens classes in the world. Over 150,000 are registered (although a lot more are made) and are sailed in more than 110 countries.
The 'Oppy' has been the starter boat for young sailors who have developed a lifelong love of sailing, some have gone on to achieve Olympic gold medals and around the world sailing success.
The first part of this wonderful new book will help young sailors to understand the basics of sailing an Optimist and with the help of top tips and handy hints from well known sailors and coaches develop their skills and confidence. The second part leads on to more advanced techniques and racing.
Chapters include:
Choosing and setting up the boat and rig
Basic and advanced sailing
Mark rounding
Wind and weather
Tactics and strategy
Goal setting
Racing rules
Clothing.
RYA Outboard Engines DVD -
Code: DVD6.
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RYA Passage Planning
Code: G69.
By Peter Chennell. Paperback, 0.2kg, 170mm x 210mm, 72 pages,full colour illustrations..
No sea voyage, whether long or short, offshore or within sight of land, should go ahead without adequate planning and this book is your perfect companion to help you prepare thoroughly before setting off.
RYA Passage Planning will take you through all you need to know and allow you to work through some examples of different passages. This will show you what you might need to think about on the range of different journeys you may undertake. The essential facts and methods are split into three sections:
Getting down to basics
The essential first steps
Putting it into practice
Written by RNLI Sea Safety Manager Peter Chennell, this book will help you make passage planning routine. It is packed full of useful information on where to find the relevant planning sources and will prove to be a useful companion to all who take their recreation afloat
RYA Personal Logbook
Code: G73.
By Robert Dearn. Hardback, 0.6kg, 205mm x 250mm, 128 pages..
This personal logbook is perfect for all boaters who voyage on a number of boats. Within it, there is space to record the distance of journeys, the maximum wind strength and the capacity in which the voyage was sailed.
Also included are ?season summaries? to allow at-a-glance mileage recording and vessel names.
Ideal for the progressing boater, and unique to the RYA, this logbook includes some information and pre-exam requirements for RYA Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster? Offshore and Ocean certificates of competence.
These new logbooks have also been revised to reflect more of the cruiser's needs. With the page layouts staying the same the page proportions have been changed to:
Introduction and Information: pp.1-10
Cruise Log Pages: pp.11-103
Season Summary: pp.104-105
Summary of Vessels Sailed: pp.106-113
Names and Addresses: pp.114-119
Notes: pp.120-127
RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook
Code: G35.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.21kg, 170mm x 210mm, 80 pages, full colour illustrations..
This is a brand-new edition of RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft, the essential text for anyone taking an RYA personal watercraft course.
Clearly written text, technical illustrations and full-colour photographs teach personal watercraft riders old and new about everything from pre-launch checks to offshore cruising. This new edition also advises on, towing, passage planning and contains the syllabuses for both the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course.
In addition to all this, there is a riding log included for personal watercraft users to keep a record of their hours on the water. This is a must-have for anyone interested in this fast-growing watersport
RYA Power Logbook
Code: G58.
RYA. Hardcover, 0.59kg, 205mm X 252mm, 128 pages. Published in 2012..
Included in the RYA logbook series, this RYA Power Logbook is ideal for the cruising boater.
There are 80 logging pages and the bonus sections include IALA buoyage; international code flags; plotting essentials (which incorporates dead reckoning and estimated position); and common abbreviations for nautical terms.
Unique to the RYA, these logging pages also include space to enter the weather forecast at the time of voyage.
This new logbook has been designed to reflect more of the cruiser's needs, with the page layouts as follows:
Introduction and Information pages pp. 1-13
Log Pages: pp.14-97
Waypoints: pp.98-101
Routes: pp.102-105
Service Data: pp. 106-107
Engine Log: pp. 108-111
Equipment List: pp. 112-115
Season Summary: pp.116-119
Names and Addresses: pp.120-123
Notes: pp.124-127
This is an easy to use format...good quality logbook.
RYA Powerboat Handbook
Code: G13.
By Paul Glatzel. Paperback, 0.4kg, 170mm x 245mm, 140 pages, full colour illustrations..
Essential for everybody new to powerboating, this title includes types of boat; safety and planning, incorporating boat equipment and skippers responsibilities; launch recovery; boat handling; towing on the water, and collision regulations.
With a relaxed, easy to follow text, lots of colour photographs and diagrams, the book will have great appeal to a wide range of readers.
The author Paul Glatzel is an RYA Powerboat Instructor and Trainer. He runs his own Powerboat Training school and writes for several powerboating magazines.
2nd edition of this popular title
Vital for everybody new to powerboating
Expert advice through informative text and clear, full colour illustrations
Written to support the RYA National Powerboat Scheme.
RYA Powerboat Instructor Handbook
Code: G19.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.59kg, 170mm x 245mm, 176 pages, full colour illustrations..
Updated in 2008 this title is an ideal tool to aid those who wish to embark on a Powerboat Instructor course.
RYA Powerboat Logbook
Code: G20.
By RYA. paperback, 0.11kg, 148mm x 210mm, 44 pages..
Full details of the RYA Powerboat Scheme syllabus. Includes Levels 1 & 2, the Safety Boat Course, the Advanced Course and a personal log.
RYA Safety Boat Handbook
Code: G16.
By Laurence West and Grahame Forshaw. Paperback, 0.18kg, 147mm x 210m, 64 pages, includes a DVD, full colour illustrations. Published in 2007..
The RYA Safety Boat Handbook aims to provide up to date advice to anyone providing Safety Boat back up and was written to accompany the RYA Safety Boat Course. It outlines all the practical techniques, expert advice and tips needed by Safety Boat crew. The format makes it quick and easy to use and the DVD ensures that every aspect of good Safety Boat management is covered.
Some of the content includes:
Safety Boat checklist
Recovering people from the water
The crew and equipment
First aid
plus many other aspects
RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme-Syllabus & Logbook
Code: G15.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.22kg, 148mm x 210mm, 96 pages, full colour illustrations..
Explains the syllabus for the RYA Competent Crew, Day & Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster sailing courses. Space for personal log and course completion certificates.
RYA Sail Logbook
Code: G57.
RYA. Hardcover, 0.59kg, 205mm X 252mm, 128 pages. Published in 2012..
Another new addition to the RYA Logbook series, this RYA Sailing Logbook is ideal for the cruising boater.
Sections include the usual logging pages, as well as IALA buoyage information; international code flags; plotting essentials (which incorporates dead reckoning and estimated position); and common abbreviations for nautical terms.
These new logbooks have also been revised to reflect more of the cruiser's needs. With the page layouts staying the same the page proportions have been changed to:
Introduction and Information pages pp. 1-13
Log Pages: pp.14-107
Waypoints: pp.108-111
Routes: pp.112-115
Season Summary: pp.116-117
Names and Addresses: pp.118-121
Notes: pp.122-127
They are quality products that won?t disappoint the most discerning of owners.
RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers
Code: G99.
By Rob Gibson. Paperback, 0.28kg, 170mm x 240mm, 88 pages, full colour illustrations..
The RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is an all-new title and is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably.
Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. The book is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations.
Chapters include:
How Sails Work
Jibs & Genoas
Spinnakers
Reefing
Sailing Upwind
Heavy Weather Sailing
Trade Wind Sailing
Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails.
RYA Sea Survival Handbook
Code: G43.
By Keith Colwell. Paperback, 0.52kg, 170mm x 245m, 160 pages, full colour illustrations..
The RYA Sea Survival Handbook is designed to complement both the RYA Sea Survival Course and the ISAF Offshore Course.
This book is ideal and essential for anyone taking to the seas, whether on a motor or sailing vessel, and gives in-depth advice and information on safety at sea.
It will teach you all you need to know about preparing to go to sea, emergency procedures, safety equipment, life-saving signals, handling heavy weather and choosing the most suitable life jacket or buoyancy aid.
Providing the most up to date information on all the above items, this book is written by Keith Colwell, (RNLI Divisional sea safety officer) and is impeccably illustrated by Steve Lucas.
This comprehensive and well illustrated guide takes you step by step through all aspects of sea safety, from kitting your boat out, right through to correct procedures for abandoning ship.
The text is enlivened by a number of fascinating real life examples of boaters dealing with emergency situations.
RYA Speed Sail and Rig Tuning DVD -
Code: DVD27.
By Adam Bowers. DVD, 0.09kg. Published in 2011..
An updated version of the first DVD in the popular Racing series, RYA Speed provides the ultimate in race preparation.
Not limited to any boat design, this DVD will help everyone become more competitive from the outset.
The viewer learns how to prepare the boat prior to racing as well as what adjustments can and should be made during the race for the best performance possible.
Hosted by Adam Bowers, a highly experienced racing sailor and RYA coach.
RYA Stability and Bouyancy
Code: G23.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.10kg, 148mm x 210mm, 40 pages, full colour illustrations..
All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.
Originally compiled by RYA Technical, and last updated in 2003
RYA Start Powerboating
Code: G48.
By Jon Mendez. Paperback, 0.14kg, 170mm x 210mm, 48 pages, full colour illustrations..
This is the official course book for Levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme. (Formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes)
It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from basics such as the boat and the equipment you need, through to heavy weather techniques and night navigation.
Jon Mendez developed an interest in boats at a young age with friends and family on the River Thames and has been teaching professionally for the last ten years. Jon is a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner and a Powerboat Trainer, and was the RYA Chief Powerboat Instructor. His work has taken him across the world from Scotland to New Zealand skippering yachts of up to 40m. He now runs his own marine business doing what he enjoys most working with boats, people and having fun on the water.
RYA Start Sailing - Beginners Handbook
Code: G3.
By RYA. Paperback, 147mm x 210mm, 48 pages, full colour illustrations.
RYA Start Sailing was revised and updated in 2007 and is designed to help you learn to sail.
No matter whether you go on a RYA course or learn from a friend, this book is packed with essential knowledge you need to get afloat.
The book is packed full of illustrations and photographs and split into three logical sections:
Before you go afloat
Starting to sail
Learning more skills
RYA Start Sailing DVD -
Code: DVD11.
By RYA. DVD running time 45 minutes, 0.08kg.
If you have ever thought about taking up dinghy sailing, this is the DVD for you.
Hosted by Olympic Medalist, Shirley Robertson, Start Sailing follows 6 students through levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Sailing Scheme at an RYA Training Centre in South West England.
Using tried and tested techniques, Start Sailing guides you step-by-step through the basics of dinghy sailing, giving you the confidence to have a go yourself.
Whether taking an RYA course or not, this DVD is an invaluable learning tool.
RYA Start to Race
Code: G66.
By Jeremy Evans. Paperback, 0.73kg, 195m x 260mm, 196 pages, full colour illustrations..
A new addition to the RYA Racing series, RYA Start to Race is essential for anyone beginning, or wanting to further their racing experience.
It talks you through getting into racing in a logical and enjoyable manner and makes sure that nothing seems like a daunting task.
Packed with the most up to date racing scenarios, information and tips, this book is a real gem for all budding racing sailors.
Contents include:
Racing Courses
Racing Upwind
Racing Downwind
Top Turns
Trim for Speed
Light, Moderate and Strong Wind Performance
Racing with Spinnakers
Champion Advice
Written by yachting journalist and highly experienced sailor Jeremy Evans, also author of the RYA Catamaran Handbook which has been hugely successful since its publication.
RYA Tactics
Code: G40.
By Mark Rushall. Paperback, 0.69kg, 195m x 260mm, 178 pages, full colour illustrations..
No other sport requires the combination of so many elements as sail racing; preparation, strategy, speed, tuning and most importantly tactics.
RYA Tactics is written by Mark Rushall one of the sport's top tacticians and coaches. Within the very popular RYA Racing series, this title can really help you to sail better and win races. With easy to follow diagrams and colour photographs it takes you logically and holistically through each section. If you take your racing seriously you cannot be without this book..
RYA Training Almanac Southern
Code: TAS.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.43kg, 210mm x 297mm, 97 pages, full colour illustrations..
Updated RYA Training Almanac, containing practice navigation tables.
Please note that this product is for training purposes only, and is not to be used for navigation.
RYA Weather Handbook Southern Hemisphere
Code: G33.
By Chris Tibbs. Paperback, 0.36kg, 170mm x 245mm, 116 pages, full colour illustrations..
This is a new edition of the popular RYA Weather Handbook for the southern hemisphere.
In this title, expert sailor Chris Tibbs reveals the complexities of the weather. The book is packed with valuable advice on how to understand weather maps, modify them for local conditions and improve their accuracy.
RYA Weather Handbook is essential reading for anyone taking an RYA course, particularly within the RYA Dayskipper and Yachtmaster syllabi, or those just wishing to have a deeper knowledge of the weather and feel safer at sea.
RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques
Code: G94.
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RYA Yachtmaster Quizbook
Code: G79.
By James Stevens. Paperback, 0.06kg, 148mm x 210mm, 24 pages, full colour illustrations..
All the Yachtmaster Quiz questions that have appeared in the RYA magazine since 1999 in one place.
If you're testing your knowledge for a course, or merely wanting to learn a bit more or refresh your knowledge, this is the ideal book for you. Complete with fun yet relevant cartoons.
RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes
Code: YSN.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.21kg, 96 pages, full colour illustrations..
The RYA Yachtmaster? Shorebased Notes is an invaluable aide memoir for anyone who has taken, or is taking, a course in navigation, safety and seamanship. It covers the entire Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper syllabus including new developments in electronic navigation equipment and techniques.
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