YACHTMASTER FOR SAIL AND POWER
by Alison Noice & Roger Seymour

Description

Prepare for your RYA Yachtmaster qualification with the trusted guide used by thousands of UK sailors.

Whether you’re training for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal exam, or you’re a seasoned cruising sailor seeking a dependable onboard reference, the Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is the definitive manual. This fully updated 7th edition by Alison Noice and Roger Seymour covers the full breadth of the RYA Yachtmaster syllabus for both sail and motor vessels.

This comprehensive guide includes detailed sections on navigation, seamanship, meteorology, IRPCS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), passage planning, and pilotage. With diagrams, example questions, and real-life scenarios, it’s an indispensable companion for anyone serious about skippering safely and confidently in UK and European waters.

Why Yachtmaster Sail and Power is the Go-To Guide for UK Sailors

• Authored by respected RYA instructor Alison Noice and examiner Roger Seymour

• Fully aligned with the latest RYA Yachtmaster syllabus

• Clear, easy-to-follow explanations with updated illustrations

• Suitable for both sail and power craft

• Includes essential pre-exam preparation advice and practical tips

• Written with UK coastal waters and conditions in mind

If you’re aiming to pass your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam, or simply want to sail more safely and efficiently, this book is the essential first step.

Who Should Use This Book?

• RYA Yachtmaster candidates preparing for sail or power exams

• Coastal Skippers wanting to build confidence and refine their skills

• UK sailing yacht owners looking for a practical onboard reference

• Anyone involved in RYA Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper courses

• Professional skippers or crew needing to maintain their theoretical knowledge

Customer Reviews

“The most comprehensive and accessible Yachtmaster book I’ve come across. Made a big difference to my confidence before the exam.”
— Chris W., Solent-based yacht owner

“Excellent explanations and layout. Highly recommend for anyone training in the UK.”
— Helen B., RYA Coastal Skipper candidate

Related Books and Charts

• Reeds Skipper’s Handbook

• RYA Navigation Handbook

• Imray Yachtmaster Chart Pack – RYA Training Charts

Get ready to pass your Yachtmaster exam with confidence.
Add Yachtmaster for Sail and Power to your chart table or training kit today and set course for success.

Contents includes:

· Chartwork – with useful worked examples
· Electronic navigation – how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS
· Pilotage – buoyage fully explained and illustrated
· Communications – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS
· Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts
· Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations
· Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explained

Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.

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