Below are a number of books that are well worth a
read. Try a good chandlers, the RYA or a library to
get hold of them.Buy
(most) of these books
here!
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The RYA Powerboat Handbook
- £13.99
(2nd Edition!!)
April 2009 saw the launch of the
2nd Edition of this RYA bestseller. Since its launch
in 2005 the RYA Powerboat Handbook has become
accepted as the overall guide to the RYA
powerboating scheme. The book is an excellent
resource for both those keen to develop their skills
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RYA Start Powerboating - £8.99
This book was the replacement for
Practical Course Notes and supports the level 1 and
Level 2 courses. The book should be given free
with Level 2 courses.
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RYA Powerboat
Instructor Handbook~ RYA
£10.99
Essential if you are considering being an Instructor
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Yachtmaster for Sail and
Power - Alison Noice - £19.99
An excellent
book aimed at the more experienced boater and those
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The RYA Weather Handbook -
Chris Tibbs - £13.99
An excellent
and straightforward book on this important subject.
Chris clearly and concisely explains all aspects of
weather. An excellent resource for all powerboaters |
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The RYA Navigation Handbook
- Tim Bartlett - £14.99
Another great
book from this well known boating writer and
journalist. Tim addresses this potentially tough
subject in a straightforward way addressing both
traditional and electronic navigation. |
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The RYA Motor Cruising
Handbook - Simon Jinks - £10.99
Another great
book from this well known boating writer and
journalist. Tim addresses this potentially tough
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Weather
at Sea ~ David Houghton ~
Fernhurst,
£12.95
Completely revised; this is the best selling
meteorology guide for sailors. It is now the set
book for the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster
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Fast
boats & Rough Seas ~ Dag Pike ~ Adlard Coles, Out of
print
If you are keen to develop more advanced handling
skills in rough conditions then Fast Boats & Rough
Seas by Dag Pike is well worth getting hold of. (The
book is best sourced through a library, Pub: Adlard Coles, ISBN: 0-229-11842-9)
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GPS
Afloat - Fernhurst - Bill Anderson - £14.99
If you have just bought a GPS and are keen to fully
utilise its potential then try this book |
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RYA Powerboat
Logbook & Syllabus ~ RYA
£4.95
The logbook that accompanies the scheme.
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VHF
Afloat ~ Sara Hopkinson ~ Fernhurst,
£9.95
Great book covering VHF – DSC for those
generally interested and those taking the ‘Short
Range Certificate’ |
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Safety Boat Handbook - RYA - £4.50
Essential if you are involved with Safety Boats |
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