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:	9781399402828
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 9.95(h) x 0.65(d)

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.

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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