Table of Contents

Introduction

1. The skipper

2. The theory of sailing

3. Efficient sailing

4. Basic seamanship under sail

5. Boat handling under sail

6. Boat handling under power

7. Ropes and ropework

8. Anchoring

9. Yacht engines

10. Sailing in heavy weather

11. Navigation – an introduction

12. Charts, publications and chart table tools

13. Aids to navigation

14. Tidal heights

15. Tidal streams

16. Traditional navigational inputs

17. The estimated position

18. Classical position fixing

19. Satellites and radar

20. Course shaping

21. Navigational strategy

22. Passage planning

23. Pilotage

24. Passage navigation

25. Domestics of a passage

26. Fog

27. Collision avoidance in poor visibility

28. Tactics and navigation in heavy weather

29. Damage control

30. Emergencies

31. Man overboard

32. Weather

Appendix: stability in sailing yachts

Index

Promotional Information

Established as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students and has been a bestseller since first publication. Comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation, weather, yacht stability, and dealing with emergencies. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom.

About the Author

'There are all too few authors ... who not only know about their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one,' according to Cruising magazine. Tom Cunliffe has many years of experience cruising all round Europe and from the Caribbean to Russia and Brazil to the Arctic. He is an RYA Yachtmaster examiner and a training consultant for Sailing USA - the governing body of yachting in the USA. He is a regular columnist for Yachting Monthly and Yachting World in the UK, and SAIL in the USA.

Reviews

Required reading for skippers whether on board or in the classroom.
*Yachting Life*

Brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume, and ensures that this time-tested book will continue to be the foundation for navigators, skippers and anyone undertaking coastal and offshore passages.
*All at Sea*

The absolute bible for anyone intending to go to sea in boats.
*stainesnews.co.uk*

No other book explains every facet of sailing as comprehensively...any boat would be better equipped with this book aboard.
*Yachting Monthly*

Excellent, a must for the library and winter reading.
*Compass Magazine*

Contains everything you need to know about the theory and practice of sailing
*Surrey Herald*

An ideal gift to give to the aspiring sailor to ensure the challenges ahead are properly understood.
*Nautical Magazine*

These are new editions of well-established books essentially addressing the RYA Yachtmaster offshore qualification. Both books are beautifully produced with excellent diagrams and illustrations in full colour and seem to me to cover the syllabus comprehensively and well.
*The Little Ship*

As in most Adlard Coles publications it also almost goes without saying that the presentation - text, graphics, pictures - is superb.
*Sailing For Southern Africa*

It guides examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour.
*Yachting Life*

the standard reference for for Yachtmaster students and skippers.
*Press Journal*

An essential read for anyone contemplating making a coastal or off-shore passage.
*WindCheck magazine*

This invaluable book teaches new skills and revises old ones, encouraging skippers to reflect on their own practice, priorities and sailing pleasure.
*Yachting Monthly*

Full of practical tips built on hard-earned experience… you could not have a better guide.
*Cruising Association*