Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
Rya Sail Trim Handbook
Author: Rob Gibson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906435578
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906435578
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
RYA Offshore Sailing (G-G87)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
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. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
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. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor (G-G97)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association, Jon Mendez
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor eBook is the digital companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses. 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 eBook is written by Jon Mendez, the RYA’s former Chief Motor and Powerboating Instructor and an acknowledged expert on the subject. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association Reviews This is the official RYA book for anyone considering the RYA Day Skipper Certificate…RYA publications invariably attain very high levels of excellence, from the quality of the text to the graphics and sketches. This one maintains those levels. Sailing for Southern Africa, August 2015 Typical of RYA Publications, the pages are filled with helpful illustrations to help the reader picture every technique and procedure taught... All At Sea, December 2010
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association, Jon Mendez
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor eBook is the digital companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses. 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 eBook is written by Jon Mendez, the RYA’s former Chief Motor and Powerboating Instructor and an acknowledged expert on the subject. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association Reviews This is the official RYA book for anyone considering the RYA Day Skipper Certificate…RYA publications invariably attain very high levels of excellence, from the quality of the text to the graphics and sketches. This one maintains those levels. Sailing for Southern Africa, August 2015 Typical of RYA Publications, the pages are filled with helpful illustrations to help the reader picture every technique and procedure taught... All At Sea, December 2010
Rya Boat Safety Handbook
Author: Keith Colwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906435530
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906435530
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rya Day Skipper Handbook
Author: Sara Hopkinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905104949
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905104949
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rya Sail Logbook
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905104635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905104635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
RYA Sail and Power Logbook
Boat Safety Handbook
Author: Kathryn Burnett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901501554
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901501554
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
RYA Weather Handbook
Author: Chris Tibbs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description