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RYA Powerboat Handbook 2nd Ed.

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:39 +0000

New 2nd edition. Written to support the RYA National Powerboat Scheme. The author Paul Glatzel is an RYA Powerboat Instructor and an RYA Powerboat Trainer.

Paul Glatzel is an RYA Powerboat Trainer based in Poole. He has driven powerboats since his youth and as time allows sails both yachts and dinghies. He combines instructing at his school with writing extensively for a variety of powerboating magazines and websites.

Suitable for powerboaters, this title covers the syllabus of the RYA Powerboating Scheme with easy-to-follow text, photographs and diagrams. It provides important information to all those thinking of going to sea.

Product details

Title: RYA Powerboat Handbook 2nd Edition
By: Paul Glatzel
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 05/2009
Pages: 128
RYA Product Code: G13
ISBN-10: 1906435278
ISBN-13: 978-1906435271

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RYA Fishing Afloat

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:37 +0000

The latest addition to the RYA’s angling series, RYA Sea Angler Handbook is a practical guide and the perfect companion for anyone who uses a boat to go fishing or to fish while cruising. Author Dick McClary offers valuable advice from tackle, rods and reels; fishing techniques, and selecting the right lures and knots. Packed with full colour illustrations and photographs throughout to complement highly informative text.

Product details

Title: RYA Fishing Afloat/Sea Angler Handbook
By: Dick McClary
Publication Date: Summer 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G72
ISBN-10: 1906435022
ISBN-13: 9781906435028

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RYA Astro Navigation

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:36 +0000

The RYA G78 Astro Navigation Handbook is an excellent introduction to Astro navigation covering the basics, accurately using sextants, taking sights, and solar and universal time. It is an ideal book for Yachtmaster Ocean candidates.

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Title: RYA Astro Navigation Handbook
By: Tim Bartlett
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 01/2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G78
ISBN-10: 190643509X
ISBN-13: 9781906435097

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Pocket Guide to Sea Fishing Rigs

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:34 +0000

This handy little pocket guide goes through the different types of sea rigs, and where and when they should be used to ensure that the right type is being used for the right species.

The book is made up of simple text and easy to follow illustrations which explain each of the rigs and the different rig tying processes for the different situations which could arise.
For ease of use, each different type of rig is contained in different categories, so that information is quick and easy to access

This book is ideal for all sea anglers who are hoping to improve their chances of success.

Product details

Title: RYA Pocket Guide to Sea Fishing Rigs
By: Jim O’ Donnell and Steve Lucas
Publication Date: Date
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G90
ISBN-10: 1906435391
ISBN-13: 9781906435394

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RYA Working with Water

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:34 +0000

RYA Working with Water

All you need to know about working with water, from holiday and gap year jobs to a lifestyle change or full time career.

This title provides key advice for people wanting to get into this industry, whether they are looking for a gap year past time or hoping to start a new career.

Chapters include:

what the work is like
what the responsibilities are
how to get a job
personal experiences
case histories.

Product details

Title: RYA Working with Water
By: Jeremy Evans
Publication Date: Summer 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G65
ISBN-10: 1905104812
ISBN-13: 9781905104819

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RYA Solent Race Strategy

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:32 +0000

RYA Solent Race Strategy

The Central Solent is the most used sailing water in the UK. This handy book shows, through accurate text and clear chart illustrations, the effect of wind and tide on each race area.

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Title: RYA Solent Race Strategy
By: Jolly Patrick
Publication Date: September 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G74
ISBN-10: 1906435030
ISBN-13: 9781906435035

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RYA Sea Survival Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:30 +0000

This brand new title 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.

RYA Sea Survival Handbook 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 Sea Safety Co-Ordinator and is impeccably illustrated by Steve Lucas.

Colwell is in a strong position to write about these matters; following lengthy stints on a range of boating magazines, he is currently employed by the RNLI as a divisional sea safety officer, providing training to a team of RNLI volunteer safety advisors.

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.

The introduction stresses that boating is one of the safest leisure sporting activities, however we all know that at sea there is always the potential for danger. This can almost always be offset by careful preparation, which is the message at the heart of this book.

Product details

Title: RYA Sea Survival Handbook
By: Keith Colwell, Steve Lucas
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 27/03/2008
Pages: 96
RYA Product Code: G43
ISBN-10: 1905104316
ISBN-13: 9781905104314

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RYA Offshore Sailing

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:29 +0000

RYA Offshore Sailing

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.

Product details

Title: RYA Offshore Sailing
By: Dick McClary, Andrew Simpson
Publication Date: Feb 2010 (delayed)
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G87
ISBN-10: 1906435499
ISBN-13: 9781906435493

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RYA VHF Radio Including GMDSS

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:28 +0000

This book is essential background reading for anyone taking a VHF radio course. It covers all radio procedures from routine calls to urgency and distress and includes an explanation of the new GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) requirements.

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Title: RYA VHF Radio Including GMDSS 2nd edition
By: Author
Publication Date: Jan 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G22
ISBN-10: 1906435200
ISBN-13: 9781906435202

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RYA Optimist Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:27 +0000

The Optimist is one of the best-known sailboats in the world, and a great boat to introduce youngsters to sailing and sail racing. RYA Optimist Handbook is the most up-to-date book on the subject and covers everything from choosing a boat and equipment up to how to win races at international level.

Written by Alan Williams has worked as an Optimist Coach for many years an national and international level and is also the Manager of Plas Menai Watersports Centre.

Product details

Title: RYA Optimist Handbook
By: Alan Williams
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: Jan 2009
Pages: 128
RYA Product Code: G44
ISBN-10: 1905104685
ISBN-13: 9781905104680