"Scientists and engineers embarking on their first voyage for oceanographic or meteorological research are often unprepared for the experience. Going to sea involves learning a new language -- that of the seaman. This is necessary for clear communications, for the safety and wel…
Explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each is examined, presenting an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for its preparation, oper…
Building off of his bestselling Complete Day Skipper and Complete Yachtmaster, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attention to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman …
If you have a yen to go single handed sailing or already do it, this book by Andrew Evans must be the greatest book you could ever read. The book covers everything from the mental challenges, to boat selection, heavy weather sailing, self-steering systems, and how to do all thos…
Yachtmaster for Sail and 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 and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrat…
Yachtmaster for Sail and 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 and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrat…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
"This book changes our understanding of the Roman conceptions about the sea by placing the focus on shipwrecks as events that act as bridges between the sea and the land. The study explores the different Roman legal definitions of these spaces, and how individuals of divergent l…
