RYA - Books & Charts

Competent Crew Highly illustrated in full colour, and with a minimum of words, this little book teaches the basic knowledge you need to be a competent crew on a sailing yacht. Parts of a boat, handling lines and sails, steering, keeping lookout, mooring and anchoring, and more. As Ellen MacArthur says on the front cover "This book will be a great help during your first few days afloat." It obviously...

Day Skipper - Introduction to navigation theory safety and seamanship. Highly illustrated in full colour, and with a minimum of words, this little book teaches the basics of the Day Skipper shore-based syllabus, and is a useful reminder of skills. Concentrates on boat handling, rules of the road and navigation. PB. 64pp.

Day Skipper Practical Course Notes Highly illustrated in 2-colour, and with a minimum of words, this little book teaches the basics of the Day Skipper practical syllabus, and is a useful reminder of skills. Concentrates on safety matters, boat handling and manoeuvring, passage planning .PB. 64pp.

Written by a sailor for sailors, the RYA Weather Handbook explains the complexities of weather and is full of practical and useful advice on how to understand weather maps and improve your forecasting skills. The RYA Weather Handbook has been written to complement the RYA Day skipper and Coastal Skipper/ RYA Yachtmaster syllabus and is recommended reading for anyone taking these courses. It'll...

Inland Waterways Handbook Designed to accompany the RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course, this handbook will help you learn the basic skills needed to navigate the UK's 3000 miles of inland waterways, safely and with confidence. It would also be a useful referecne to keep on board. Covers all the signals, signs and Rule of the Road. Richly illustrated in full colour throughout. PB. 76pp.

G13 RYA Powerboat Handbook Suitable for powerboaters, this updated title covers the syllabus of the RYA Powerboating Scheme with easy-to-follow text, photographs and diagrams. It provides important information to all those thinking of going to sea.

RYA Sail Cruising Syllabus & Logbook Explains the syllabus for the RYA Competent Crew, Day & Coastal Skipper and RYA Yachtmaster sailing courses. Space for personal log and course completion certificates. Paperback Pages: 96 Dimensions: 210 x 148mm

G17 RYA European Waterways Regulations (Cevni Rules Explained) A guide to CEVNI. The CEVNI (code Europeen des voies de navgation interieure) is the code governing navigation on all interconnected European inland water ways.

G18 RYA Motor Cruising Scheme Sy llabus and Logbook This outlines the examination syllabus and qualifications required to attain the various levels of proficiency laid down in the RYA Scheme - Introduction to Motor Cruising, Helmsman's Course, Day Skipper Shorebased/Practical, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean , all for the motor cruising qualifications. It also forms a logbook...

G2 RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea This title 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...

G22 VHF Radio (inc GMDSS) VHF equipment and procedure has been revolutionised by the introduction of GMDSS over the last few years, and the purpose of this booklet is to explain to boaters how the international community of VHF radiotelephony now works, providing for their own safety without interfering with other users. Essential reading for the VHF beginner.Illustrated in full colour throughout....

G26 VHF Radio - Short Range Cert ificate - Syllabus & Sample Exam Questions This booklet describes the syllabus for the Restricted (VHF Only) Certificate and the GMDSS Short Range Certificate. It explains the examination arrangements (and gives a list of exam centres), and it provides a large amount of sample questions for both exams to show the different approaches. PB. 68pp.

The long-awaited follow-up to the hugely successful Go Sailing books, RYA Go Cruising covers all the essentials required to help young people become interested and valuable members of the crew. Its beautifully illustrated storyboard format makes learning this sometimes complicated subject both accessible and fun. Produced by celebrated artist and experienced sailor Claudia Myatt, RYA Go Cruising is...

G53 Laser Handbook A new long awaited addition to the best selling RYA Racing series. RYA Laser Handbook is 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 maneuvering, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.

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

Another new addition to the RYA Logbook series, this RYA Sailing Logbook is ideal for the cruising boater. Sections include the usual logging pages, as well as IALA buoyage information; international code flags; plotting essentials (which incorporates dead reckoning and estimated position); and common abbreviations for nautical terms. These new logbooks have also been revised to reflect more...

Included in the RYA logbook series, this RYA Power Logbook is ideal for the cruising boater. There are 80 logging pages and the bonus sections include IALA buoyage; international code flags; plotting essentials (which incorporates dead reckoning and estimated position); and common abbreviations for nautical terms. Unique to the RYA, these logging pages also include space to enter the weather...

The complete guide to knots for all knot enthusiastis and a must have for all boaters. This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end. The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles,...

G67 RYA Electrics Handbook Following on from the popular RYA Diesel Engine Handbook, this title helps expand the RYA maintenance series, giving all boaters superb information and advice on keeping their boats in tip-top condition. Chapters include the basic theory of electricity; different types of batteries; engine start systems; circuit protection & monitoring, and engine charging & primary circuits....

G7 RYA Navigation Exercises This book is suitable for accompanying the RYA Powerboat Scheme, covering navigation, theory, safety and seamanship. It also includes RYA Powerboat certificates.

G72 RYA Fishing Afloat The latest addition to the RYA's angling series, RYA Sea Angler Handbook is a practical guide and the perfect companion for anyone who uses a boat to go fishing or to fish while cruising. Author Dick McClary offers valuable advice from tackle, rods and reels; fishing techniques, and selecting the right lures and knots. Packed with full colour illustrations and photographs throughout...

This personal logbook is perfect for all boaters who voyage on a number of boats. Within it, there is space to record the distance of journeys, the maximum wind strength and the capacity in which the voyage was sailed. Also included are ‘season summaries’ to allow at-a-glance mileage recording and vessel names. Ideal for the progressing boater, and unique to the RYA, this logbook includes some...

The RYA G78 Astro Navigation Handbook is an excellent introduction to Astro navigation covering the basics, accurately using sextants, taking sights, and solar and universal time. It is an ideal book for Yachtmaster Ocean candidates.

Aims to help yachtsmen and motorboaters pass the ICC test - essential for anyone wanting to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal waters too. This book explains the syllabus in detail, provides revision notes, and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at every stage.

G90 RYA Pocket Guide to Sea Fishing Rigs 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...

The follow up to Cludia's beautifully illustrated "Go Sailing", packed with games, quizzes and exercises. Cracking reading for all budding sailors.

Part of a series aimed at introducing children aged 7-11 to sailing in a fun and information way, this book provides a story board format with colourful illustrations and forward from Dame Ellen MacArthur.

This second edition of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook is essential reading for anyone taking to the water and looking for the complete guide to navigation. Navigation techniques and practices have changed dramatically over the years and today, many sailors and motor boaters regard electronic instruments as their principal means of navigation. However, traditional methods still have an important...

Yachtmaster - Advanced navigation theory safety & seamanship Highly illustrated in full colour, and with a minimum of words, this little book teaches the basics of the Yachtmaster shore-based syllabus, and is a useful reminder of skills. Concentrates on chartwork, weather, rules of the road, distress procedures. PB. 80pp.