Alison Noice Books

Now in its fifth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.

A companion to The RYA Book of Navigation, this book provides practice questions and answers at both Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster levels. These exercises provide a 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.

Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout. Contents includes: · Chartwork – with useful worked examples · Electronic navigation – how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS · Pilotage – buoyage fully explained and illustrated · Communications – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations · Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explained Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.

Complementing Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this revision handbook includes a free practice chart, test papers and practical exercises on all areas of the course.