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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 Powerboat Logbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:30 +0000

Full details of the RYA Powerboat Scheme syllabus. Includes Levels 1 & 2, the Safety Boat Course, the Advanced Course and a personal log.

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Title: RYA Powerboat Logbook
By: JONATHAN MENDEZ
Publication Date: 31.10.1993
Pages: 44 pages
RYA Product Code: G20
ISBN-10: 0901501506
ISBN-13: 9780901501509

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RYA Safety Boat Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:25 +0000

2007 edition of this popular book, with full colour illustrations. Includes DVD.

Synopsis

The RYA Safety Boat Handbook aims to provide up to date advice to anyone providing Safety Boat back up. 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.

Contents include:
- Safety Boat checklist
- Recovering people from the water
- The crew and equipment
- First aid
- Recovering dinghies, windsurfs, kayaks, canoes and kite surfers
- Solving entrapment
- Leeshore rescues
- Towing
- Laying marks

Written to accompany the RYA Safety Boat Course.

Product details

Title: RYA Safety Boat Handbook
By: Chris Tibbs (Author), Sarah Selman (Illustrator)
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Publication Date: 27 April 2006
Pages:
RYA Product Code: G16
ISBN-10: 1905104383
ISBN-13: 9781905104383

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Handling for Sportsboats & RIBs

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:18 +0000

Boat handling at speed can be both difficult & potentially dangerous.
This DVD shows how its done!

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Title: RYA Boat Handling for Sportsboats & RIBs
By: Jon Mendez
Publication Date: Oct 2007
RYA Product Code: DVD22
ISBN-10: 1905104782
ISBN-13: 9781905104789

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Powerboat Instructor Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:16 +0000

Updated in 2008 this title is an ideal tool to aid those who wish to embark on a Powerboat Instructor course.

Product details

Title: RYA Powerboating Instructor Handbook (spring 2008)
By: Clive Grant, Colin Ridley
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: ???
RYA Product Code: G19
ISBN-10: 1905104677
ISBN-13: 9781905104673

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RYA Start Powerboating 2nd ed

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:06 +0000

RYA Start Powerboating 2nd edition

The new ‘RYA Powerboat Handbook’ is the latest title in the RYA’s best selling handbook series. Encompassing the expert knowledge that has made RYA training courses revered worldwide the ‘RYA Powerboat Handbook’ is essential reading for anyone who goes day-cruising in a sportsboat, day-fisher or RIBs.

Product details

Title: RYA Start Powerboating 2nd ed
By: Jon Mendez
Publication Date: December 2010
Pages: 48 pages
RYA Product Code: G48
ISBN-10: 1906435472
ISBN-13: 9781906435479

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RYA Power Logbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:20:00 +0000

RYA Power Logbook

Especially for power and motor boaters. Lots of space to record passages, log mileage and voyages. Beautiful dark red cover.

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Title: RYA Power Logbook
By: Bob Dearn
Publication Date: 26 June 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G58
ISBN-10: 1905104642
ISBN-13: 9781905104642

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RYA Powerboat Handbook

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:19:29 +0000

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

Second edition out now.

Product details

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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Day Skipper Handbook – Motor

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:37 +0000

The new Day Skipper Handbook Motor covers the elements of the course in simple illustrated steps. It is ideal as the practical guide to aid students on the course, or just as a stand-alone book to guide you through the practical elements of motor boating.

Chapters include:

Pilotage
Navigation
Boat Work
Boat Handling
Marinas
Cruising at Speed
Anchoring

The book is written by Jon Mendez, the RYA’s former Chief Motor and Powerboating Instructor and an acknowledged expert on the subject.

Author Interview

Product details

Title: RYA Day Skipper Handbook – Motor
By: Jon Mendez
Publication Date: January 1, 2010
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G97
ISBN-10: 1906435553
ISBN-13: 9781906435554

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Introduction to Personal Watercraft

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:29 +0000

Essential reading for novices, this new book will also prove a valuable reference point for experienced PWC users. (Replaces Personal Watercraft Practical Course Notes)

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Title: RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft
By: Jake Kavanagh
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 08/2006
Pages: 52
RYA Product Code: G35
ISBN-10: 190510412X
ISBN-13: 9781905104123