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If you're interested in getting started in cruiser racing or looking for a deeper understanding of the basics, either as a Skipper or a member of the crew, then this new book by experienced racer Rob Gibson will guide you through everything you need to know. Yacht-racing teams have places for people of all levels of skill, fitness, physical ability or disability, and age. Enthusiasm is the most important requirement! This book will enable you to combine keenness with knowledge of the role each member of the crew performs. The chapters will take you through how to prepare to go racing, what to look out for when on the water and how to stay safe; key areas include: Getting Started Preparation and Practice Starts, Marks and Finishes Keeping out of Trouble Crew Roles - Foredeck Team, Bow, Mast and Pit Whether you're a boat owner looking to get afloat more often or a novice looking for an exciting new hobby, then this is the book for you. See you at the start line!

Author: Royal Yachting Association Publisher: Royal Yachting Association Format: PB 123 pp This new edition of the RYA Dinghy Coaching Handbook and Logbook has been brought fully up to date. An essential purchase 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. PB 123pp

RYA Stability and buoyancy is a fully informative book which provides reference points on everything that is needed for a boat to be buoyant, float, and be stable in order to stay upright in the water. This book includes a full glossary of terms, hazards that most boats face and top tips throughout. 40 pages Paperback