Cunliffe, Tom
The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399406093
- author:
- Cunliffe, Tom
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Adlard Coles Nautical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Sailing, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Complete Day Skipper is a comprehensive manual covering the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system. Tom Cunliffe, a renowned instructor and writer on seamanship, provides a practical and hands-on approach to get you straight on the water. This 7th edition features updated and expanded sections on navigation, weather forecasting, sails, and electronic chart plotters, along with new photographs.
With a focus on fuss-free cruising, this manual is designed to support your growing experience at sea. It takes the RYA syllabus as a framework, covering topics such as yacht handling under power, boat husbandry, and sailing skills, before moving on to navigation. Essential, real-life navigation is emphasized, including the practical use of modern electronic navigation systems.
Easy to read and down-to-earth, The Complete Day Skipper is a friendly guide for both novice skippers and more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. Perfect for those looking to improve their skills and confidence on the water, this manual is an essential resource for anyone looking to take their sailing to the next level.