Rya Rigging Handbook

Rya Rigging Handbook
Author: Allan Barwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Masts and rigging
ISBN: 9781906435509
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RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99)

RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:
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The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).

Rya Laser Handbook

Rya Laser Handbook
Author: Paul Goodison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Lasers (Sailboats)
ISBN: 9781905104659
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The most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make this book a 'must' for anyone interested in Lasers. Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory..

RYA Boat Safety Handbook (G-G103)

RYA Boat Safety Handbook (G-G103)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2019-06-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:
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Safety afloat is always prominent in the thoughts of any conscientious boat owner. This edition of the RYA Boat Safety Handbook provides essential information to ensure that your boat has the necessary safety equipment, so that anyone heading out on the water can have better peace of mind. Chapters include: Lifejackets and Buoyancy aids MOB prevention and recovery Calling for Help Dealing with Fire This book is enhanced with illustrations and as it is written by Keith Colwell, an RNLI Divisional Sea Safety Manager and RYA Instructor, this is a vital book for sailors both old and new who are concerned with the safety of themselves and others. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association

Rya Catamaran Handbook

Rya Catamaran Handbook
Author: Jeremy Evans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007
Genre: Catamarans
ISBN: 9781905104406
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Supporting the RYA multihull courses, this book is suitable for beginners and the highly experienced.

RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (G-G14)

RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (G-G14)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:
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The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihull, using the RYA's famous method. This new eBook edition covers comprehensively all of the information that an RYA Instructor needs to know, both on and off the water. As well as detailing the instructing and coaching qualifications that are available, and explaining how sailors learn, this eBook shows how to teach and coach the theoretical aspects and practical sessions of the RYA National Sailing Scheme. The information is backed up by new illustrations, videos and animations, and a clear, colourful design. RYA Instructors both experienced and new will find this an invaluable addition to their collection. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association

RYA Boat Maintenance Handbook

RYA Boat Maintenance Handbook
Author: Andrew Simpson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 9781906435684
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A comprehensive text accompanied by colour illustrations, photographs and expert advice on how to care for all of your boat's fixtures and fittings, helping you tackle any task with confidence. It identifies the areas that you need to maintain and explains how to do it in a very logical way, creating an accessible and readable boat maintenance handbook. While the focus is on moulded reinforced plastic boats, many of the topics are common to all modern leisure craft. Top tips and advice along with extensive appendices expand on the depth of valuable knowledge for some key areas throughout the book.--Publisher.