This companion volume to Yachtmaster for Sail & Power, by the same author, provides further navigation practice for anyone studying the RYA Yachtmaster syllabus, as well as Day Skipper candidates. It is packed with practice questions & test papers, & comes with a free practice chart which, together with extracts from tide tables, almanacs & pilotage notes, enables students to work on real sailing scenarios & plot their own courses without the need for any other material. Completely updated & redesigned for this third edition, this is an invaluable textbook & exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills. ...

This companion volume to Yachtmaster for Sail & Power provides further navigational practice for anyone studying the RYA Yachtmaster syllabus. It is packed with practice questions & test papers, & comes with a free practice chart which, together with extracts from tide tables, almanacs & pilotage notes, enables students to work on real sailing scenarios & plot their own courses without the need for any other material. This new edition has been revised throughout with new practice questions & examples as well as new photography & diagrams. This is the invaluable textbook & exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills. ...

Yachtmaster for Sail & Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected & refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts & worked examples throughout. It covers: Chartwork
- with useful worked examples Electronic navigation
- how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting & GPS Pilotage
- buoyage fully explained & illustrated Communications
- information on current maritime communications including GMDSS Weather
- the elements of meteorology, weather sources & forecasts Safety & survival
- all the new SOLAS regulations detailed Stability & buoyancy
- the principles simply explained. Including the latest updates, new artwork & a modern design, this third edition compliments the syllabus & assists with exam preparation
- an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.







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Yachtmaster for Sail & Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected & refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts & worked examples throughout. It covers: * Chartwork
- with useful worked examples * Electronic navigation
- how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting & GPS * Pilotage
- buoyage fully explained & illustrated * Communications
- information on current maritime communications including GMDSS * Weather
- the elements of meteorology, weather sources & forecasts * Safety & survival
- all the new SOLAS regulations detailed * Stability & buoyancy
- the principles simply explained. Including the latest updates, new artwork & a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the syllabus & assists with exam preparation
- an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.







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The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is the pinnacle of yacht training. Anyone seeking to gain an RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence requires a broad theoretical knowledge base & a high level of practical skill. This new edition of the RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes

Includes:: enhanced sections on weather, navigation, pilotage, voyage planning, & special situations when afloat. These sit alongside informative & highly illustrated notes on all aspects of the syllabus, ensuring that this title provides valuable information for anyone looking to become an RYA Yachtmaster, & those who have already passed the exam.

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The third edition of this multilingual dictionary, specifically geared to yachtsmen, covers cruising terms in English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish & Greek. It has been thoroughly revised & updated to cover all the subjects the boater might need, including words for several thousand onboard items as well as the latest developments in electronic & mechanical equipment & the patterns of charter & flotilla sailing. Arranged in helpful subject categories for easy use, it is a unique, comprehensive reference for any boatowner venturing abroad. ` This is the kind of book no-one going to sea should be without` Lloyds List ` An invaluable aid for anyone cruising abroad` Kelvin Hughes ` All the yachtie has to do is point & grunt` Water Craft ” No boat heading north, east or south should be without it` Yachting Monthly ...

The classic dice game gets a sharp, high-roller look with casino-cool dice & a sleek shaker that doubles as a storage case. So, how will you roll? Will you stick with a straight, hustle for a full house, or risk it all for a 5-of-a kind Yahtzee score? Go ahead, roll with it. Roll it to the limit for the ultimate win with the Yahtzee Classic game. Now with a sleek shaker & casino-cool dice, you`re ready to roll. Take your 5 dice, take your 3 rolls, & fill in your score card to find the high- rolling winner. You can fill in any box on the score sheet in any order, but you must fill in 1 box during each round. So it`s up to you whether you hustle for a full house or risk it all for a Yahtzee roll. Show off what you`ve got, & let the dice fall where they may. Yahtzee is the classic dice game with a unique combination of luck & strategy. Every game is an exciting challenge to rack up the highest score. Seriously high scores come from multiple Yahtzee bonus points, but your luck could change with every roll! Got 3 of a kind & feeling lucky? You might want to push your luck & risk it all for a Yahtzee. But don`t forget, you have to fill in a score on every turn. So make it count, or you`ll bust out. Yahtzee is a trademark of Hasbro. ...

Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Yaiza area of Lanzarote, map No. 1081 in the topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, Spain’s civilian survey organization. Maps in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series begun in late 1990s have contours at 20m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic maps at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites & mountain refuges. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only. PLEASE NOTE: not all the maps may as yet reflect the changes in road numbering on the islands. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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The Yakutia (also know as Sakha Republic) Modern Guidebook by Press Pass is intended to provide information of this particular region, ranging from the peoples, culture, climate, flora & fauna, economy as well as sights, museums & activities to do. Accompanied by inspirational photographs, insets that explore history, cultures & safety in more depth & map extracts this guidebook enables you to underst&, love & explore this region. After a general introduction to Yakutia including its history, climate, geography, culture etc., the guide explores in more details each regional area, starting with the centre & the suburban area, then moving on to the north, east, south & west. In each chapter an introduction to the particular area presents the region’s culture, climate, economy & history, as well as what activities are on offer at different times of the year; all accompanied by photographs, illustrations, infographics & map extracts. The guide then explores which places to visit & activities to do, providing brief description, & information on location & contact details. Insets boxes explore themes like history, sports, safety etc. in more depth. There are also concise suggestions on places to stay. This guide will appeal to people who want to know more than just where to go & what to see, & the wealth of information provided is suitable for armchair travellers & those looking for inspiration to travel to this region.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: supplies of all publications from Russia are very irregular & we cannot guarantee a definite delivery time for titles not in stock. If a title is currently out of stock, it may be advisable to choose an alternative title.
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