RYA Day Skipper. Дневной шкипер

The skills required to skipper a boat safely, navigate from port to port and moor up at the end of the day are the same the world over. However, there are two notable differences that can catch-out the unwary sailor when sailing in different parts of the world; the circulation of weather patterns in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and the layout of buoyage in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Both of these differences are covered in the book, but ensure you use the correct system for your sailing area. CONTENTS Nautical terms Typical sailing yacht - parts of the boat Typical motor cruiser - parts of a boat Sailing theory Types of sailing yacht Types of motor vessels Knots Ropework Mooring alongside Anchoring Safety equipment Personal safety and comfort Fire safety and fire fighting Emergency procedures Emergency services Raising the alarm Rules of the road Lights and shapes Chart features Interpreting charts Plotting your position Variation Deviation Tidal theory Tidal streams Dead reckoning position Estimated position Course to steer allowing for tide Fixing your position Waypoints Buoyage Lights Pilotage Making and following a pilotage plan Weather systems Weather forecasts Land and sea breezes Weather and passage making Beaufort wind scale