An introduction to navigation and tides will enable the powerboater to travel securely whilst prompting an interest in developing their navigation skills. Critical safety issues such as Man Overboard, travelling at night and First Aid are covered in considerable detail and with clear photographs, as is guidance on keeping your boat in good condition.
The book contains over 300 photographs and illustration and we recommend it for all RYA Powerboating courses from Level 1 to Advanced.
* Quick Start Guide
* What is a Powerboat?
* The Boat
* Water and Wind
* What do you need?
* On the Road, Launch and Recovery
* Key in the Ignition
* Moving Off
* Develop your Skills
* Anchoring
* Life Begins at 40? Maybe, but try 25
* Weather
* Navigation and Chartwork
* Communication
* We're running late and it's getting dark/When the fog comes down...
* Man Overboard
* First Aid
* Engine
* Boat Maintenance
* Recovery
* Towing - Long and Side
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An introduction to navigation and tides will enable the powerboater to travel securely whilst prompting an interest in developing their navigation skills. Critical safety issues such as Man Overboard, travelling at night and First Aid are covered in considerable detail and with clear photographs, as is guidance on keeping your boat in good condition.
The book contains over 300 photographs and illustration and we recommend it for all RYA Powerboating courses from Level 1 to Advanced.
* Quick Start Guide
* What is a Powerboat?
* The Boat
* Water and Wind
* What do you need?
* On the Road, Launch and Recovery
* Key in the Ignition
* Moving Off
* Develop your Skills
* Anchoring
* Life Begins at 40? Maybe, but try 25
* Weather
* Navigation and Chartwork
* Communication
* We're running late and it's getting dark/When the fog comes down...
* Man Overboard
* First Aid
* Engine
* Boat Maintenance
* Recovery
* Towing - Long and Side
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 2009 |
Authors | Peter White |
Dimensions | 209 x 172 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 192 |
Edition | 3rd edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-69728-3 |
Barcode | 9780470697283 |
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LSN | 0-470-69728-8 |