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Splicing Modern Ropes
For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope?
This is the definitive guide to this crucial skill. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master and also fun to do. See why splices are better and stronger than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs...
Knot Know-How
This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know.
The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from.
Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.
RYA G63 Knots, Splices and Ropework Handbook
RYA G63 Knots, Splices and Ropework Handbook
The complete guide to knots for all knot enthusiastis and a must have for all boaters.
This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end.
The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities.
The...
Pass your Day Skipper 6th Edition
Since the first edition was published, Pass Your Day Skipper has helped thousands of students through their shore-based Day Skipper course. Concise and comprehensive, this crammer covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged in bite-size chunks to make revision easier and brought fully up to date in this seventh edition.
Throughout, the theory is set in a practical seagoing perspective,...
Reeds Splicing Handbook
For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill but the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope?
This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master and also fun to do. See why splices are better and stronger than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the...
Competent Crew Skills
Competent Crew covers both the shorebased and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. It will prepare newcomers for the first time afloat by explaining basic skills and boat handling including: sail trimming and sail handling; understanding the compass; sailing a course; anchoring and mooring; ropework; handling safety equipment; emergency procedures; simple collision rules; elementary...
G158 Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook
This new book provides detailed information about the structure and content of the practical and shorebased courses for both sail and motor cruising with the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme.
The RYA’s renowned practical training is complemented by a structured shorebased learning process on the theory of navigation, safety, seamanship and by specialist one-day courses on skills such as first aid and sea...
First Aid Afloat
A quick-reference manual for medical emergencies at sea as used by 12 boats in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
PB 96pg.
The First Aid Companion
This colourful aide-memoire covers most emergencies afloat:
- Drowning
- Unconsciousness
- External bleeding
- Immersion
- Hypothermia
- Seasickness
- Head injury
- Chest pain
- Fits
- Fractures
- Burns & scalds
- Heatstroke
- Communications in an emergency
Printed on strong card, fully laminated for water resistance.
50 Ways To Improve Your Power Boat Handling
This is a book about practical powerboat driving. It is about the techniques that can only be picked up from experience - practical ways to make your driving safer, easier and better. The techniques described are suitable for boats operating at speeds between 20 and 100 knots, both large and small.
This book starts where the textbooks finish. You may have learnt the important basics of powerboat...
Sail to Win - Tides & Currents
The author explains how to find out about the predicted water-flow, how local conditions will modify it, and how to plan your strategy both inshore and offshore.
Tides and currents are predictable, yet few sailors use them to the best of their advantage. Whether you sail a dinghy, a yacht or a board, enormous gains can be made by understanding how the water moves. This book explains clearly how...
Ben Ainslie Laser Campaign Manual
The Olympic Gold Medallist explains how to win in this, the most competitive class.
Beautifully illustrated with colour photo sequences of Ainslie in action.
An online video including footage of him demonstrating every manoeuvre from starting, tacking upwind to downwind technique is also available.
Details of where to view the online videos can be found within the book.
