Day Skipper for Sail and Power: The Essential Manual for the RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Certificate

by Roger Seymour, Alison Noice

Overview

The ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course.

With a refreshingly practical approach, illustrated throughout with clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photography, this 4th edition covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. Fully updated in line with the syllabus, and taking in new technology and navigation techniques (such as thermal imaging and radar), developments in yacht design and multihulls, this is a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone taking the Day Skipper exam or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering:

- seamanship
- safety equipment
- preventing collisions at sea
- navigation and chart work
- tides and tidal streams
- pilotage and passage planning
- weather
- engine operation and maintenance
- VHF radio procedures

By the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this lively, helpful guide is the perfect companion to the course, whether for sail or power.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399402842
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	03/02/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	73 MB
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About the Author

Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and ran Coastal/Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club.

Roger Seymour worked closely with Alison for many years, and is Hamble School of Yachting's senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies.
Roger Seymour is Hamble School of Yachting's senior instructor. He also advises World Cruising Club members embarking on Atlantic crossings and other international rallies.
Alison Noice was a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner. She trained and examined instructors for the Short Range Radio certificate and ran Yachtmaster and Day Skipper shorebased courses at her local yacht club.

Table of Contents

1. About boats – sail and power
2. Knowing the ropes
3. Anchors and anchoring
4. Keeping safe
5. Communications – using the VHF radio
6. Avoiding a collision with other craft
7. The engine
8. About charts
9. Compasses
10. Chartwork – first steps
11. Tides and tidal streams
12. Finding our position
13. Course to steer
14. Buoys, beacons and lights
15. Pilotage – finding your way into creeks and harbours
16. Looking at the weather
17. Fog
18. Passage planning

Editorial Reviews

Provides an excellent grounding for sailors ... an excellent teaching or revision aid and a useful onboard reference.” —Yachting Monthly (March 2008)

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