by Malcolm McKeag

This book gives advice to first time buyers of sailing cruisers, and indeed to second, third or the many-time buyer too. Advice is given on recommended pro-formas for a Bill of Sale between two private individuals, to the latest regulations and practice on registration, customs and tax documentation, and the ever-increasing European bureaucracy.

128pp 40 colour photographs (paperback. 2nd edition

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.45

by Robert Avis

Whether you are buying a boat for the first time or thinking of changing your present craft, this book will help you through the process - not only the decision-making, but also the bureaucracy that increasingly affects today's boat owner, from the Boat Safety Scheme to the Recreational Craft Directive.

104pp, full colour throughout, 2nd edition (paperback)

1ST EDITION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR 'BARGAIN BOOK' SECTION AT £8.45!

By Jane Gibb

June 2002

This book answers all the most commonly asked questions about cruising in the Caribbean. Jane Gibb has spent 10 years cruising the area and she discusses issues such as choosing the right boat, what equipment to install, what clothes to take, provisions, finance, communications, likely power needs, security, insurance, health, legal formalities, the best locations and weather.

246 x 171mm 160p 40 photos 40 draw. Pb

RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

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

RRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99

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)

RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.50

By J. Evans
2007

The RYA Catamaran Handbook guides you through all you need to know from choosing a catamaran, why to sail a cat, rigging, trailing, points of sailing, trapezing, maintenance and an introduction into the world of catamaran racing.

Pb. 136pp 265x195mm colour photos throughout.

By Joe Glanfield

This RYA book explodes the myth that the crew are not as important as the helm; it confirms that the team is a vital ingredient to any crewed boat. If you want to sail faster, smarter and win races, this book will take you there. How to choose a winning team, set goals, event preparation, technique, and more. 'Things don't come to those who wait'

Pb.108p numerous colour photos.

RYA Desk diary A5 size. Lots of useful information - International code of signals, lights, shapes, buoys, 2008 tide tables.

210x148mm Hb

RRP £6.95, OUR PRICE £4.95

The RYA Pocket Diary - handy world maps, international dialling codes, 2008 tide tables etc.

166mm x 84

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

by Paul Goodison

The most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make the book a must for anyone interested in Lasers.

Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.

Paperback

by Tom Cunliffe

A very comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of seamanship. Essential for anyone taking the RYA Day Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster courses and a must have for anyone who goes to sea.

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

Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by all diesel engine boat owners.

The official course book for the RYA One-day Diesel Engine Course, it is also an invaluable reference book. Includes CD-ROM Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Nick Ealey of Sea Start gives expert instruction as he takes you step by step through maintenance, fault finding and top tips.
Paperback, 96pp

by Simon Jinks

The RYA's complete guide to motor cruising. Whichever boat you choose and for whatever purpose; fishing, cruising the coast, inland waterways and rivers, the basic operation works on the principles set down in this book. The book is designed to both complement RYA motor cruising courses, and to be an invaluable reference book for all motor boat skippers and crew.

Well written and superbly illustrated with in-depth information and advice.

124pp, paperback, 2004

Contains all the really useful knots that any boater needs to know. This book is compact enough to fit in your pocket and because of its design stays open, allowing you to use both hands to practise tying your knots.

Paperback, spiral bound, 18pp, 105mm x 150mm.

Issue 2

Guide to Skandis Team GBR's preparations for Beijing 2008. Includes exclusive interviews with our Beijing hopefuls; fitness and nutrition – a mere mortal tries out the training regime of an Olympic classes windsurfer; an insider’s guide to the regatta venue, and the psychology of winning

by Paul Glatzel

This book compliments the revised National Powerboat Scheme and is recommended reading for course participants, covering all areas of the syllabi, and lots more.

Produced in full colour with clear text, colour photographs and easy to follow detailed illustrations.

Paperback, 2005

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

By K. Colwell

Designed to complement the RYA Sea Survival Course and the ISAF Offshore Course.

RYA Sea Survival Handbook will teach you all you need to know about preparing to go to sea, emergency procedures, safety equipment, life-saving signals, handling heavy weather and choosing the most suitable life jacket or buoyancy aid.

By M. Rushall

Mark Rushall is one of the sport's top tacticians and coaches. Easy to follow diagrams and colour photos help you through each section. 'it breaks down the race to tell you exactly what to think about, how and when to do it, and most importantly, why you should be doing it!'

by Tim Bartlett

This guide explains how to use short range radios to contact coastguards and other boats. It constitutes essential background reading for a VHF course.

Paperback, colour illustrations, 90pp, 2006.

by Chris Tibbs

Northern Hemisphere edition

This publication is written by world class sailor and renown sailing meteorologist, Chris Tibbs. With full colour graphics by Sarah Selman, the RYA's Weather Handbook will guide you through the intricacies of weather, explaining how to interpret area weather forecasts, modifying them for local conditions, and by adding observations, improving on their accuracy.

The 'Weather Handbook' is also the new official RYA reference book to accompany the revised Yachtmaster syllabus.

Paperback, 100pp.