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Sailing. --- Yachts --- Seamanship. --- Maintenance and repair.
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"Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman.Among the wealth of advice there are hints on how to judge distance at sea or tell if the tide is turned, how to steer clear of rocks and ensure you come alongside safely and in style. These are the sort of practical tips that are learned over many years at sea and don't feature in the syllabus of yachting qualifications.The advice is organized into categories including:SeamanshipNavigationSafetyBoat handlingRopes and knotsLife on boardThese are the best of the Skipper's Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthlymagazine, the UK's premium cruising title. Each tip is a pearl of wisdom from Britain's foremost yachting writer, Tom Cunliffe.Tom Cunliffe is a hugely experienced yachtsman who learned his craft exploring waters from South America to the Arctic Circle. He has sailed everything from traditional pilot cutters to hi-tech racing machines. He is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner and is able to convey his wealth of knowledge in an entertaining way.200 Skipper's Tips is perfect for dipping into, adding to your knowledge on every page - or work through the chapters to focus your learning and improve your skills and sailing enjoyment"--
Yachting. --- Seamanship. --- Navigation.
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This second edition is fully updated, with new and revised content on multihulls, autopilots, radar, anchoring and software.A unique and definitive handbook, The Complete Ocean Skipper goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to go about it, in whatever circumstances. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe brings his experience to bear and packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike.With clear, helpful colour photographs and diagrams throughout, this is the essential book for anyone planning for or dreaming about sailing further afield.
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Shipping --- maritime pilots --- Pilots and pilotage --- Pilot boats --- History. --- Design and construction.
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