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Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.Contents includes:? Chartwork - with useful worked examples ? Electronic navigation - how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS? Pilotage - buoyage fully explained and illustrated ? Communications - the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS ? Weather - the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts ? Safety and survival - new SOLAS regulations? Stability and buoyancy - principles simply explainedIncluding the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.