New RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook unveiled at PSP Southampton Boat Show
The official text to the RYA Advanced Powerboat course
Yesterday (Saturday 13 September) at the PSP Southampton Boat Show the RYA launched a brand new title, the ‘RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook’ adding to its existing stable of 150 printed publications and eBooks.
The RYA’s Publication’s Team were joined on the RYA stand by author, Paul Glatzel to quiz him on how he goes about writing a book like this and what readers can expect when they purchase a copy.
“As the official text for the RYA Advanced Powerboat course, this book addresses all aspects of syllabus, but it also looks beyond those aspects for commercial operators as well, providing even more detailed information for the advanced power boater”, commented Paul.
When asked what the ‘must read’ parts of the text were Paul added: “All the chapters are important, but at an advanced level the role of the skipper is essential, be that commercially, in rough conditions or at night. I would recommend starting here in the book and going from there.”
RYA Publications Manager Steen Ingerslev commented: “This new title completes the RYA Powerboat series and has been written to compliment the RYA Advanced Powerboat course.
“Paul has done a great job in bringing the essential training points to life, which work equally well in both the printed and eBook formats. “It’s perfect for instructors or anyone taking the advance course or those simply looking to further their powerboating knowledge.”
Paul also took time answering visitors questions and signing copies of the new title.
Prize draw
Anyone who purchases a copy of the ‘RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook’ (either at the show or via the RYA web shop) will also be automatically entered in to a free prize draw to win an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course, courtesy of Paul Glatzel’s RYA Training Centre, Powerboat Training UK.
The RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook is available to purchase in both print and eBook formats.
Watch the RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook new release video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgZqy0lUni0&feature=em-share_video_user
Throughout the duration of the show (12-21 September) RYA members can also take advantage of a special members only 20% discount across all RYA Publications. Either make your purchase at the show or collect your discount code from the RYA Stand to make your purchase online or to download any of the RYA eBook titles. For more information about the RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook and other great RYA titles visit www.rya.org.uk/shop
RYA eBooks can be bought directly through the RYA web shop, www.rya.org.uk/shop where you can take advantage of the following additional benefits:
- Access your eBooks on all supported platforms and on up to three different devices
- Take advantage of the 15% RYA Members’ discount
- Sync notes and bookmarks across platforms
All RYA eBooks can also be bought directly through the FREE RYA Books App which runs on Windows, OS X, iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices, however this can limit you to that specific platform.
Visit www.rya.org.uk/go/eBooks to find out how to get the app, where you can download tasters of RYA eBooks for free.
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