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Reeds Nautical Almanac 2012

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:23:43 +0000

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motor boaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco and the Azores. The 2012 edition continues the Almanac’s tradition of year onyear improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. Includes: 700 chartlets, Harbour facilities, Tide tables and streams, 7500 way points, International codes and flags, Weather,Distance tables, Passage advice, Area planning charts, Rules of the road, Radio information, Communications, Safety, First Aid,Documentation and Customs – as well as a free Reeds Marina Guide.

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Title: Reeds Nautical Almanac 2012
By: Andy Du Port, Rob Buttress
Publication Date: 6 Sep 2011
Pages: 1088 pages
ISBN-10: 1408140543
ISBN-13: 978-1408140543

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RYA VHF Radio Including GMDSS

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:49 +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 Go Cruising!

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:48 +0000

Go Cruising: A Young Crew’s Guide to Sailing and Motor Cruisers.

For children aged 7 – 12. Covers all the essentials required to help young people become interested and valuable members of crew on both sail and power cruising yachts. Forward by Tom Cunliffe.

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Title: RYA Go Cruising!
By: Claudia Myatt
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 28/10/2006
Pages: 97
RYA Product Code: G42
ISBN-10: 1905104332
ISBN-13: 9781905104338

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Cruising Instructor's Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:47 +0000

Guidance for instructors and RYA training centres.

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Title: RYA Cruising Instructors Handbook
By: Author
Publication Date: April 28th 2005
Pages: 56 pages
RYA Product Code: G27
ISBN-10: 1905104111
ISBN-13: 9781905104116

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Windsurfing Instructors Manual

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:46 +0000

2nd Revised edition edition.

Essential information for anyone attending a windsurfing instructor course.

The RYA Windsurfing Instructor Manual provides information for anyone attending an instructor course.

Contained within it is guidance on the role of an instructor, top tips on communication skills and teaching techniques and information on centre management and the actual windsurf instructors assessment.

It therefore contains everything that a potential Windsurf instructor would need to know about the qualification.

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Title: RYA Windsurfing Instructors Manual
By: RYA
Publication Date: Jan 2010
Pages: ??
RYA Product Code: W33
ISBN-10: 1906435634
ISBN-13: 9781906435639

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Start Sailing DVD

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:45 +0000

Hosted by Shirley Robertson, this DVD follows 6 students through levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Sailing Scheme. Whether taking an RYA course or not, this is an invaluable learning tool.

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Title: Start Sailing DVD
By: Author
Publication Date: Date
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: DVD11
ISBN-10: 0901501972
ISBN-13: 9780901501974

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RYA Motor Cruising Logbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:44 +0000

Explains the new syllabus for the RYA Day & Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Motor Cruising courses.
Space inside for personal log and course completion certificates.

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Title: RYA Motor Cruising Syllabus & Logbook
By: Author
Publication Date: 2004-09-30
Pages: 80 pages
RYA Product Code: g18 (G18/03)
ISBN-10: 1905104022
ISBN-13: 9781905104024

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RYA Powerboat Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:43 +0000

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.

Second edition out now.

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Title: RYA Powerboat Handbook
By: Paul Glatzel
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 27/01/2005
Pages: 128
RYA Product Code: G13
ISBN-10: 0901501999
ISBN-13: 9780901501998

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RYA Start Windsurfing

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:42 +0000

The ideal companion for those who are about to start, or who have recently begun, the increasingly popular sport of windsurfing.
This handbook is designed as both an accompaniment to the RYA Start Windsurfing Course and as a reference tool for the first steps in learning this exciting sport.

Chapters include:

Equipment
Rigging
Wind Awareness
Carrying and Launching
The Secure Position
Static Turning
The Sailing Position
Steering and Tacking the Board
Stance
Safety and Self Rescue
Points of Sailing
Sailing Upwind and Improving Tacking
Sailing Downwind and Gybing
Avoiding other craft
Choosing a Windsurfing Location
What’s Next

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Title: RYA Start Windsurfing
By: Royal Yachting Association
Publication Date: May 1st 2006
Pages: 67 pages
RYA Product Code: G49
ISBN-10: 1905104359
ISBN-13: 9781905104352

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Sail for Gold

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:41 +0000

Issue 3 of this fantastic bookazine, celebrating the success of the team on their return from Beijing, is now available.

This issue includes exclusive interviews with the Olympic and Paralympic sailors; an insider’s report detailing the action on the ground in Qingdao, and looking ahead to 2012 – planning for the London Olympic Games and the potential for more medals on home turf.

If you’ve been inspired by the success of our sailors, this issue of Sail for Gold also includes a section on how you can go about getting involved in this exciting sport.

Issue 2 of this incredibly popular guide to Skandia Team GBR’s preparations for Beijing 2008. Includes exclusive interviews with our Beijing hopefuls; fitness and nutrition a mere mortal tries out the training regime of an Olympic classes windsurfer; an insiders guide to the regatta venue, and the psychology of winning.

Issue 1 the essential guide to the British sailing team preparing for the Olympic Games.

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Title: Sail for Gold
By: RYA
RYA Product Code: G64