Flag Etiquette and Visual Signals

Competent Crew Practical Course Notes

An aide memoire covering all aspects of the Day Skipper syllabus including new developments in electronic navigation equipment and techniques.

Pb. 78pp colour diag. and illustrations throughout.

Day Skipper Practical Course Notes, designed to accompany the RYA Day Skipper Course held at Sailing Centres.

Yachtmaster Shore Based Course Notes

Sea Survival Practical Course Notes

Clear text and technical drawings take the reader from pre-launch checks to offshore cruising. This book also advises on legal requirements, towing, passage planning and much more.

Paperback, 56pp.

Powerboat Practical Course Notes

by Tim Bartlett

This book outlines the regulations concerning what should be done when a vessel is coming into contact with any other vessels. It is therefore a vital aspect of seamanship, as every person taking to the seas must be confident that they will know what to do in these situations. Outlined within the chapters is information on the conduct of vessels in many different situations. These are clearly laid out, enabling the reader to accurately translate the rules.

Pb 75pp

Beginners Handbook designed to help you to learn to sail. RYA National Sailing Scheme level 1 and 2.

Pb. 48pp Colour photos and diag.

The RYA National Sailing Scheme syllabus and logbook.
2010

This booklet provides modern compact training modules for dinghy, multihull and keelboat sailors that can be bolted together to suit individual lifestyles in the latest boat designs. The new scheme means that after initial training (Levels 1 & 2) sailors can choose from a range of options, depending on the type of activity they wish to pursue.

Pb. 30pp

RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook
2005 Edition

(paperback)

RRP £4.50 OUR PRICE £1.99

by David Houghton

This is the very special, 40th anniversary edition of this incredibly popular and useful title. This booklet includes a number of ways in which an accurate weather forecast can be obtained - from the internet to telephone and fax services and radio announcements.

For this edition up-to-date Navtex information has been included and marine observation sites in the UK, an example of a plotted chart, as well as charts of sea areas, which are now in full colour.

Pb. 80pp, 2008 ed.

The RYA's Marina Guide gives up to date and comprehensive information on UK coastal and inland marinas, and French coastal marinas from Brest to Dunkerque. It contains all the information needed to help you choose a marina for annual berthing or for a visit while cruising.

It also gives listings of current holders of the RYA Berth Holders' Charter. This award is given to marinas by their berth holders as an acknowledgement of consistently good customer service.

The Yachtsman's Lawyer

The legal aspects.

The authors, Edmund Whelan, Barrister, and Mandy Peters, Legal Executive, in simple terms explain the laws that stand in buying a new yacht today.

'Buying a New Yacht' includes all the basic legal principles, insurance, statutory protection and construction of a new yacht and registration.

Clear text and easy to understand legal descriptions cover the ins-and-outs of buying a new boat.

Paperback,

Youth Sailing Scheme - Dinghy Logbook
2010
This booklet has information on all the different topics covered in each stage of the RYA sailing courses. Your instructor will tick each box as you complete the task and sign the bottom of each completed page. You will receive a certificate when all the boxes in a course are completed.

Pb. 36pp

Dinghy Sailing Advanced Handbook

This handbook provides all the essential techniques and knowledge needed for the more advanced skills in the RYA National Sailing Scheme.
Levels 3-5

Includes DVD

2011

for anyone teaching on an RYA Dinghy, Multihull or Keelboat Instructor Course, it now incorporates information on the new level 3 ‘Better Sailing’ qualification for the RYA’s National Sailing Scheme, as well as new diagrams, illustrations and photographs.

Technically edited by John Thorn, Laurence West and Grahame Forshaw, this book is the cornerstone of the RYA’s Dinghy Coaching course.

Pb. 245x170mm 119pp Colour diagrams and photos throughout

2005
Dinghy Coaching Handbook and Logbook.

Pb.136pp b/w photos and diagrams

RRP £7.50 OUR PRICE £3.99
2011 edition available on 'RYA Books' page

Syllabus and Logbook

This book provides detailed information about the structure and content of the practical and shorebased courses within the RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Scheme.

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.

Written to accompany the RYA Safety Boat Course.

64pp, paperback, includes DVD.

Reprinted 2008

Essential reading for anyone taking the CEVNI qualification. A new colourful format with user friendly illustrations and text enabling the reader to find information quickly. A perfect learning tool and reference.

Pb. 72pp

Motor Cruising Scheme - Syllabus and Logbook.

This logbook will enable you to keep a record of your personal motor cruising achievements and help you to plan your route from beginner to the most advanced RYA level, Yachtmaster.

Pb.82pp

Techniques for those instructing in powerboats. Includes the advanced course.

Updated in 2008, this edition contains all up-to-date information required before embarking on the Powerboat Instructor course.

Paperback, 170pp, CD included

Powerboat Logbook

by Mandy Peters
2010

This title focuses on the legal aspects of the massive investment of buying a boat. Written by Mandy Peters, the RYA’s Legal Advisor, it gives all the information needed to get through the ‘buyers minefield’ so that the reader can become a knowledgeable secondhand boat buyer.

The book takes you through all the stages of buying a second hand boat. Chapters include draft contracts, surveying, registration, insurance, finance, and finding a mooring.

Paperback

This book is essential background reading for anyone taking a VHF radio course. It covers all radio procedures from routine calls to urgency and distress and includes an explanation of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) requirements.

Revised and updated in 2007 to reflect any changes.

Updated 2009

RYA Stability and Buoyancy deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, incorporating bad loading and breaking waves; the characteristics of different boat types, i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats; maximum safe heel angle, and a glossary of terms, explaining all the technical jargon.

Pb. 38pp

Lists the Short Range Certificate syllabus, includes practice questions, extracts from the Maritime Guidance Notes on guidance on the use of VHF at sea and dangers in the use of VHF radio in collision avoidance.

Pb. 32pp

Cruising Instructor's Handbook

Pb.

By J. Kavanagh

This booklet provides you with the information needed to look after yourself, your crew,and your craft. Ideal for anyone new to the sport or taking the RYA Personal Watercraft Course

Pb. 52pp Illus.

By C. Myatt

Aimed at children aged 7 - 11, storyboard format with colourful illustrations, clear instructions and lots of fun.

297x210mm 84p Full colour diag. Pb

Have fun when you're not on the water and test your sailing knowledge with these puzzles, quizzes and stickers.

For 7 - 12 year olds
Pb 44p A4 size. illus.

by Claudia Myatt

RYA Go Cruising covers all the essentials required to help young people become interested and valuable members of crew on both sail and power yachts.

The beautifully illustrated format makes learning this sometimes complicated subject both accessible and fun.

Ideal for 7-12 year olds.

A4 size in full colour, paperback.

By C. Myatt

This book is full of puzzles, quizzes, activities and games to play when on passage or in harbour. It will test your cruising knowledge, teach you some new things and avoid boredom. It aims to make cruising more fun.

Children aged 7 - 12 years

Go Inland is ideal for not only any child wanting to learn about the inland waterways, but it's perfect for the entire family.

RYA Go Inland will teach you how to be a safe and useful crew on board river and canal boats, and will also teach you about lock handling, mooring, steering, and life on board.

Plenty of amazing facts as well as enjoyable activities to keep you busy on those wet days.

This RYA booklet follows the syllabus of the RYA One Day Radar Course and is also a very handy reference for all who use marine radar sets.

(see also G38 One Day Radar Course Questions and Answers)

Guides both potential and current windsurfers through the RYA National Windsurfing Scheme.

The ideal companion for those who are about to start, or who have recently begun, the increasingly popular sport of windsurfing.

Paperback, 65pp

By S. Bornhoft

This book is a natural progression from RYA Start Windsurfing. Progress to this level of windsurfing by learning how to sail in stronger winds, getting to grips with the harness & footstraps, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions.

Written by Jon Mendez

This booklet enables readers to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get the most out of powerboating. Supports the RYA Powerboating Scheme.

Paperback

By Tim Bartlett

Guides the reader through the basic steps of navigation so that they can learn to navigate successfully. It is therefore an absolute must for everybody, whether studying for the RYA Basic Navigation Course, or merely looking to refresh their knowledge.

Chapters include the purpose of navigation; measuring direction and distance; tides and buoys; pilotage and passage planning.

Paperback, 80pp, 2010.

By T. Bartlett
2009

This book covers the basics of astro navigation, right up to how to use the more complex formulas involved in the art. It is an ideal progression from any basic navigation book.

Pb. 245x175mm Colour photos and illus.

All the Yachtmaster Quiz questions that have appeared in the RYA magazine since 1999 in one place.

If you're testing your knowledge for a course, or merely wanting to learn a bit more or refresh your knowledge, this is the ideal book for you.
Complete with fun yet relevant cartoons.

It is a requirement in most European countries that boaters hold the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) when using both the coastal and inland waterways.

The International Certificate of Competence Handbook explains the ICC in great detail– what it is, why it came about, who it applies to, and the requirements for all boaters to obtain one.
The International Regulations to Prevent Collisions at Sea are briefly touched on, and the content of the ICC test is explained in great detail.

Paperback, 80pp, colour diagrams.

The RYA Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots is a small, yet comprehensive guide of all the common fishing knots.

Simple text and easy to follow illustrations take the reader step-by-step through each stage of the knot tying process.

For ease of use, the knots in this guide are divided into three main categories; droppers and loops, knots for securing and knots for joining line to line.

Written by highly experienced fishing expert Jim O'Donnell and superbly illustrated by Steve Lucas.

Spiral bound, 105mm x 150mm.

By J. O'Donnell

This handy little pocket guide goes through the different types of sea rigs, and where and when they should be used to ensure that the right type is being used for the right species.

The book is made up of simple text and easy to follow illustrations which explain each of the rigs and the different rig tying processes for the different situations which could arise.

Pb.

by Rob Gibson

The RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is an all new title and 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. The book is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought out illustrations.

Paperback, 88pp, 2010

This booklet looks at the latest exercises designed to enhance racing skills.
It offers a range of exercises drills and games that have been developed by a huge range of coaches.
This handbook is therefore a must for any Racing Coach who is looking for new and exciting exercises to use in their coaching sessions.

This title is split into three sections; one on the best practise for coaching, one on specific training exercises and one on general training.
It therefore covers all the different aspects of coaching and is consequently an ideal resource, whether it is being used by individual coaches or as a club reference book.

Spiral bound, waterproof paper, 80pp.

By Alan Olive
2009

This coaching manual is full of ideas and knowledge to provide an ideal learning environment - coaching is all about helping sailors develop new ideas and change, not telling them what to do.

Bullet text allows you to dip in and out of sections.

Pb. 48pp 210x150mm Colour photos and diag.

By Rob Gibson
The CEVNI (Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure) code governs navigation on all interconnected European inland waterways, and a good knowledge of it is vital for every user of these waters.

This book will help prepare for the CEVNI test.
Chapters include:
- Where the rules apply, Lights,
Land marks, Navigation lights,
Conduct at bridges, Sound signals etc.

Pb 36pp

Formerly RYA Log on to Windsurfing, this title has been completely overhauled and designed to run in line with the National Windsurfing Syllabus.

Sections include windsurfing stages 1-4 and racing from beginner to advanced.

Ideal for children starting out in windsurfing

A5 Ring Binder only.

30 pages of full colour photographs and illustrations.

Improving Techniques and Introduction to Planing

Hot Starts and Cool Landings

Tune up and take off

Turn for the Better

Windsurfing Wisdom

The Complete Works

Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012

Spiral bound and printed on waterproof paper.

Includes abstracts of ISAF cases. Illustrated with line drawings.

Portsmouth Yardstick Scheme on CD-ROM

This handy guide gives you a simplified view of the basic ISAF racing rules of sailing.

An essential pocket sized guide for all those involved in yacht racing from club level to international ocean racing.

Pack of Protest Forms

An introduction to the sport and a source of general information for officials and competitors

RYA Wetnotes Pad
alternate lined / plain pages
spiral bound
100x150mm

RYA Training Chart 3

RYA Training Chart 4

October 2008

The guide to the British sailing team reflecting on their historic international success in the 2008 Olympic Games. Sections on each of the Olympic Classes and the British sailors with full colour photos.

Pb. A4 96pp Full colour photos throughout

Was £5.99 Now £4.99