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It might sound too good to be true: a little book that will tell you everything you need to know about skippering a yacht in less than 70 pages!
The Skipper's Practical Handbook, a new publication from marine specialist publisher Fernhurst, covers the practical syllabus a student skipper needs to pass exams, and is also designed to be kept on board as an aide memoir and coaching guide.
A novice skipper, perhaps someone who has just bought his first boat, or is keen to collect those RYA certificates, would certainly find lots of useful information here on the practical side of cruising, from safety brief and skippering style to handling under power and sail, MOB, navigation and passage planning.
Author Richard Crooks writes: “One of the many reasons I love sailing is that it provides a constant learning opportunity. Every time I am on the water I learn something new.” He accepts that there is no substitute for experience, but he hopes his book will help people avoid making unnecessary mistakes. If it helps avoid just one collision with a pontoon when parking (perhaps the most useful section in the book) it will more than repay its cover price of £9.99!
For more information visit www,wiley.com
