Navigation and Seamanship

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 arise. For ease of use, each different type of rig is contained in different categories, so that information is quick and easy to access. Spiral Bound 32pp.

Among the wealth of advice there are hints on how to judge distance at sea or tell if the tide is turned, how to steer clear of rocks and ensure you come alongside safely and in style. These are the sort of practical tips that are learned over many years at sea and don't feature in the syllabus of yachting qualifications.

Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road is the clearest and easiest course for anyone going to sea as a career in the Navy or Merchant Navy, the superyacht industry, or for pleasure under sail or power, who needs to know the rule of the road. In full colour throughout it presents the full text of every rule of the entire International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea along with an explanation to help understanding and over 150 pages of questions with which to test and reinforce knowledge of all lights, shapes and sounds as well as hundreds of illustrated scenarios to test understanding of the rules in all conditions. This is the most comprehensive and easiest book to learn the rule of the road. Having completed the course it is an essential book to have at hand throughout your career and on your vessel. PB 256pp.

Details direction finding in simple stages. Using full colour illustrations, this book follows the Yachtmaster syllabus. It is useful for anyone studying navigation as a part of an RYA course or needs to know more about navigation.

This is a totally practical hands-on manual & very down to earth, this fully revised new edition has become required reading for all skippers in their early years as well as more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. A learning system that covers essential real-life navigation that embraces GPS wholeheartedly. HB 208pp.