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Books, DVDs and CDs covering RYA Competent Crew course, RYA Dayskipper, Yachtmaster, Ocean Yachtmaster and ICC. (RYA booklets with notes are listed under RYA Books. The books and DVDs are listed in order of the course covered Competent Crew - Dayskipper - Yachtmaster - Ocean Yachtmaster - ICC -followed by miscellaneous titles that will be helpful for some courses.

Competent Crew (5th edition) 
 
Competent Crew (5th edition)

by Pat Langley-Price & Philip Ouvry

For new crew and competent crew students.

This bestselling book covers both the shorebased and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course and is intended to be easily understood by the beginner. This book is a good introduction for all novice crew and anyone wishing to complete the first level RYA Competent Crew course.

160pp, colour photos and diagrams, paperback, 5th edition 2007.

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.45

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Competent Crew 
 
Competent Crew

By Malcolm McKeag

Everything the first time crew on a cruising yacht needs to know: from stepping on board to dropping anchor. Recommended reading for the RYA Competent Crew syllabus.

240x171mm 96p 160 b/w photos 30 diag. Pb

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TeachMe to Sail Competent Crew CD-Rom 
 
TeachMe to Sail Competent Crew CD-Rom

This Cd provides all the knowledge required for the RYA Competent Crew course. Includes an interactive glossary, questions and answers at the end of each topic. The course is covered in detail with extensive use of video, animation, sound and colour graphics.

£49.00
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Day Skipper and Competent Crew DVD 
 
Day Skipper and Competent Crew DVD

Amberley Marine

Based on the RYA Practical Syllabus, comprehensively covers the sailing basics allowing you to become a competent crew member, or skipper a cruising yacht on a short passage in daylight and decent weather.

Setting sails, winches & cleats, basic sailing, leaving a mooring under sail, starting an engine, handling under power, coming alongside - a crews job, anchoring, man overboard, reefing, rules & regulations.

£39.95
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The Complete Day Skipper (2nd edition) 
 
The Complete Day Skipper (2nd edition)

By Tom Cuncliffe

The full RYA syllabus written in a totally practical hands-on manner, by one of the nation's best known instructors.
Beginning with yacht handling under power and moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skills. From there to the realistic use of modern electronic navigation systems.

Eminently readable.

Hardback 178pp, 2005 edition

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The Complete Day Skipper Digital Exercises CD Rom 
 
The Complete Day Skipper Digital Exercises CD Rom

Bt T. Cunliffe
March 2004
This innovative CD Rom draws on the vast teaching experience of Tom Cunliffe to reinforce the knowledge and build on the confidence after studying the book 'The Complete Day Skipper'.
Colour diagrams. The Cd can be used as a stand alone learning aid or as revision for Day Skipper Students.

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The Complete Day Skipper Pack 
 
The Complete Day Skipper Pack

The Complete Day Skipper book by Tom Cunliffe and The Complete Day Skipper Digital Exercises CD-Rom is available in this special combined pack at a specially reduced price. For full details of each, please see the listing above.

RRP £39.99, OUR PRICE £32.99

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Day Skipper for Sail and Power 
 
Day Skipper for Sail and Power

by Alison Noice

'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.

Hardback, 208pp, 246x171 mm, 2007.
Full colour photography and diagrams.

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Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power 
 
Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power

by Alison Noice

This companion to 'Day Skipper for Sail and Power' by the same author contains practice questions and test papers with fully explained answers on all parts of the Day Skipper course, whether sail or power. It includes chartwork, tides, pilotage and passage planning, seamanship, anchorwork, ropework and rules of the road.

A free practice chart is included, as well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and pilotage notes.

128pp, paperback, 2008 edition.

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Pass Your Day Skipper 
 
Pass Your Day Skipper

By David Fairhall

This is an out and out crammer - a concise but comprehensive guide to revising for and passing the RYA Day Skipper exam. Covers all the essentials of the syllabus and does not assume prior knowledge.

Paperback, 92pp, 210x148p, 2nd edition 2005

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Day Skipper Motor Cruising 
 
Day Skipper Motor Cruising

by Brehaut/May

From the Yachtmaster Series, designed as a companion text for the RYA course. Written by qualified instructors in an easy to understand manner, it is a useful background to the RYA course and offers a variety of exercises to aid learning.

Paperback

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Day Skipper Sailing 
 
Day Skipper Sailing

by Karle Stephenson

A practical guide, tailor-made for those who are taking the RYA Day Skipper Sailing Course, giving detailed instruction and advice on the principal topics of the RYA syllabus.
Specific topics include:
* Ropework, deck fittings and terminology
* Anchoring under sail, tripping lines and anchoring in bad weather
* Position and course plotting, use of charts and compass
* Lunar and solar tides, tidal height definitions and tables.

128pp, paperback

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TeachMe to Sail Dayskipper CD-Rom 
 
TeachMe to Sail Dayskipper CD-Rom

Everything needed for the RYA Day Skipper theory certificate. This CD includes an interactve glossary, questions and answers at the end of each topic. Extensive use of video, animation, sound and colour graphics

£49.00
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Practical Yachtsman: RYA Day Skipper DVD 
 
Practical Yachtsman: RYA Day Skipper DVD

RYA approved instructors demonstrate best practice. Expert demonstrations and computer graphics are employed to accelerate the learning curve.
Planning, Weather and Pilotage
Knots Chartwork
Anchors and Non-MArina Moorings

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The Complete Course - PC DVD 
 
The Complete Course  - PC DVD

Version 4
PC DVD
The Complete Course helps you to learn the theory of seamanship and navigation for:
RYA Start Yachting, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper, and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.

Sail & Power Handling, Navigation & Chartwork, Anchoring & Mooring, Meteorology, Fog & Heavy Weather, Safety & Maintenance, Pilotage & Passage Planning, Electronic Tides & Charting.
Includes Digital Exercises for Day Skipper, Yachtmaster and Colregs.

Collision Avoidance Rules Trainer with questions. Radar Section. Electronic Practice Charts.

Over 1,000 screens with animated diagrams & photos.

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Special Offer! The Complete Course - PC DVD: Was £49.95, now £45.50 - see Special Offers page for more information
The Complete Yachtmaster (6th ed.) 
 
The Complete Yachtmaster (6th ed.)

by Tom Cunliffe

Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper

Since first publication, this book has now established itself as the standard reference for students of RYA Yachtmaster exams as well as skippers of all levels of experience.

Now more comprehensive than ever, this is required reading for anyone skippering a yacht.

304pp, 246x171mm, colour photos & diagrams throughout, hardback, 6th edition 2008.

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Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 
 
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power

by Alison Noice

This is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Course. It includes all the elements of the Yachtmaster course and a great deal more

2004 edition, 230pp, colour photographs and diagrams, hardback

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Yachtmaster Exercises 
 
Yachtmaster Exercises

By A. Noice

This companion volume to Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by the same author contains practice questions and test papers for students working towards the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore certificates.

A free practice chart is provided, together with extracts from tide tables, almanacs and pilotage notes, so eliminating the need for other material.

Pb 128pp 246x171mm

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Pass Your Yachtmaster 
 
Pass Your Yachtmaster

by David Fairhall

This book, now revised for the 4th edition, aims to help students through their shorebased Yachtmaster course. Both concise and comprehensive, this ‘crammer’ covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged and highlighted to make revising easier.

Paperback, 112pp, 4th edition

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The Electronic Yachtmaster DVD 
 
The Electronic Yachtmaster DVD

By T. Cunliffe
2004
Instruction for Yachtmasters and Dayskippers, de-mystifies electronic navigation under sail and power. Seamless save-all techniques for when the electronics fail. Guidance on choosing a plotter. Electronics in an integrated navigation plan, position, datums and plotting with confidence, electronic tidal heights, using GPS to offset tidal streams, safe use of waypoints and routes, and much more.

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Ocean Yachtmaster 
 
Ocean Yachtmaster

by Pat Langley-Price & Philip Ouvry

This coursebook is tailored for students following both the theoretical and practical aspects of the syllabus of the the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster.

Each chapter contains exercises and answers for self testing, and the content has been updated in line with new developments and technologies (such as electronic navigation). Along with a fresh design and new photography, this classic text continues to be the essential companion for all students of ocean navigation and anyone planning to sail any distance offshore.

224pp, line drawings and photos (hardback, 3rd edition 2007

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Ocean Yachtmaster Exercises 
 
Ocean Yachtmaster Exercises

by Pat Langley-Price & Philip Ouvry

A companion volume to 'Ocean Yachtmaster' for those taking the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate, and for navigators' revision.

128pp 30 line illustrations (paperback)

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A Seaman's Guide to Basic Chartwork 
 
A Seaman's Guide to Basic Chartwork

This book is officially approved for use in the Royal Navy

M. Skene, R. Kenyon, K. Eliott.

This book teaches the ability to assess the ship's position at the moment and in a short period of time. In coastal and crowded waters the result needs to be arrived at accurately and at high speed.

Pb. 294pp

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Superyacht Master 
 
Superyacht Master

by Robert Avis
Navigation and Radar for the Master (Yachts) Certificate

'Superyacht Master' covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules of the Officers of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules and will be required reading for all those undertaking a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar sized commercial craft.

This book is intended for the next level of navigators after Yachtmaster.

Paperback, 192pp, b/w line

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The RYA Book of the International Certificate of Competence 
 
The RYA Book of the International Certificate of Competence

By Bill Anderson

Anyone hoping to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe needs to pass the ICC test - and this book will show you how. It explains the syllabus in detail, outlines the skills you will need to demonstrate, provides helpful revision of all the subjects in the text and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at each stage.

210x148mm 66pp, 60 colour diagrams, paperback, 2nd edition

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ICC Sail DVD 
 
ICC  Sail DVD

Taking the test for the International Certificate of Competence - Sail

Made with the Plymouth Sailing School

The film follows an actual test and gives the viewer a chance to see exactly what the test involves. It follows the practical exercises, the discussion with the examiner and the questions and answer section to allow you to see whether you could pass the test.

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ICC Motorboat DVD 
 
ICC Motorboat DVD

Taking the test for the International Certificate of Competence - Motorboat.
This film follows an actual test, the practical exercises, discussion with the examiner and questions/answers.
Made with the Plymouth Sailing and Power School

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Cockpit Cards - Navigation Lights and Shapes cards 
 
Cockpit Cards - Navigation Lights and Shapes cards

Consisting of 4 double sided A5 cards, encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic. Grouped together in one corner so that any sheet may be removed for individual use if required.

Great for cockpit use. Ideal for training and instructional purposes.

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Navigation - A Newcomer's Guide 
 
Navigation - A Newcomer's Guide

by Sara Hopkinson

This book is a simple introduction to charts, navigation, pilotage, passage planning and basic tidal calculations for complete beginners. It assumes no knowledge, uses informal language and great graphics to make the subject live.

96pp, 120 charts and colour diagrams, paperback.

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Adlard Coles Book of Navigation 
 
Adlard Coles Book of Navigation

by Tim Bartlett

This is the perfect reference for anyone following an RYA navigation course, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster Offshore, and for the seafarer requiring a knowledge of navigation.

Using clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photographs, Tim Barlett explains each stage of navigation, including electronic navigation.

176pp, paperback, 2008.

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Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Exercises 
 
Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Exercises

by Alison Noice & James Stevens

Reprint of the 'RYA Book of Navigation Exercises', with an amended title.

This book provides graded practice questions and answers at Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster levels. Written by the RYA staff who actually compile the test papers, these exercises provide an invaluable back-up both to those attending RYA shorebased courses as well as those who wish to brush up their knowledge of navigation and seamanship.

The new RYA practice chart is provided with the book, along with extracts from the relevant tide tables, almanacs and pilotage notes.

96pp 50 line drawings, practice chart (paperback)

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RYA Navigation Handbook 
 
RYA Navigation Handbook

by Tim Bartlett

Whether you are studying navigation as part of an RYA course or just want to know more about the art of navigation, this book is highly recommended.

This is the new official reference book for the RYA Cruising Scheme, suitable for both Day Skipper and Yachtmaster students. Using full colour illustrations throughout, it follows the newly-revised syllabus including recent developments in electronic chart plotting and GPS.

Paperback, 172pp

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Maritime Training Coastal Navigation CD 
 
Maritime Training Coastal Navigation CD

Coastal navigation using the RYA practice charts. Video clips, sound files, animations and practice navigation exercises to Offshore level. RYA syllabus included. This is a stand alone learning resource that assumes no previous knowledge.
Students can practice electronic and paper based navigation. Create routes and waypoints, practice passage planning.
Navigation principles are applied to prepare navigational plans, accurate position fixing is demonstrated, faultfinding procedures are used to identify and rectify defective radio equipment. Take and plot fixes, estimation of tidal heights and fixes, course calculations to allow for tidal stream, leeway and drift.

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Maritime Training Collision Regulations CD 
 
Maritime Training Collision Regulations CD

3D vessels that can be rotated in real time. Animations that show the actions for the vessel with right of way and for the vessel that has to give way are included. A complete set of the Col. Regs. can be printed out. Assessments in