Day Skipper for Sail and Power PDF

Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Right up to date with new developments and covering all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with full colour photography and helpful diagrams, it is also a clear and simple introduction to pilotage, navigation and general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat.

With its refreshingly practical approach and by the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course and assist with exam preparation. An accompanying Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power is available.

A coastal skipper is a yachtsman or woman who has the ability to skipper a yacht in coastal ... Sailing to Day Skipper Practical standard. ... Yacht handling under power: Able to control the yacht effectively in a confined space under power, ... The Day Skipper qualification confirms that the successful candidate has the knowledge ... Some sailing Schools holding RYA recognition may allow Day Skipper training without first ... and keeping a watch; Yacht Handling under power ; Yacht handling under sail; Passage making - planning and making a coastal passage ...