Day Skipper for Sail and Power by Alison Noice, Adlard Coles Nautical, £19.99 and Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power by Alison Noice, Adlard Coles Nautical, £18.99
Anyone following the RYA Day Skipper theory or practical course would find these two new books by Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner Aklison Noice an invaluable source of reference.
Alison held a senior post in the RYA's training department for a number of years, where she was responsible for writing the shore based navigation exercises, and is ideally qualified to write such guides.
Day Skipper for Sail and Power covers the entire syllabus, from seamanship and safety equipment, via all aspects of navigation , pilotage and passage planning, to using the anchor and ropework.
Packed with colour photographs and explanatory diagrams, this is a clear and practical guide, full of useful advice and information.
Day Skipper for Sail and Power Exercises is both companion volume and revision guide. Filled with practice questions and test papers, with fully explained answers, it also includes a practice chart, extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and pilotage notes - everything the budding yacht skipper needs to hone vital skills as well as pass the exam.
