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
- £13.65
January 2005 saw the launch of the official handbook in
support of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme.
Written to support all of the courses (including the
new intermediate course) the book is an excellent
resource for both those keen to develop their skills
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The RYA Weather Handbook -
Chris Tibbs - £12.99
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
subjec |
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Weather
at Sea - Colour Edition ~ 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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Powerboat
Course Notes ~ RYA
£7.50
The
RYA’s own course companion for the National
Powerboat Scheme |
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Powerboat
Logbook & Syllabus ~ RYA
£4.50
The logbook that accompanies the scheme. provided
free on most courses
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Powerboat
Instructor Handbook~ RYA
£4.30
Essential if you are considering being an Instructor
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VHF
Afloat ~ Sara Hopkinson ~ Fernhurst,
£9.95
Great new 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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