Paperback. This handbook is the official companion to the RYA Powerboat Advanced course but it is also equally relevant to those who are simply keen to develop and consolidate their knowledge to help improve their theoretical and practical skills.The book has been designed to be a key and progressive learning tool which focuses on the advanced aspects of powerboating. This includes the essentials on and off the water and demystifies the more complicated techniques for operating an open vessel by day and night. Chapters include:The Role of the SkipperRadar and AISWave TheoryHandling in Rougher ConditionsWeatherHigher Speed HandlingIt expands on the knowledge already contained in the entry-level RYA Start Powerboating and intermediate-level RYA Powerboat Handbook, with a focus on the higher-level aspects of advanced powerboating. The examples bring concepts to life and methods are adapted to what is realistically achievable in an open powerboat. This handbook is the official companion to the RYA Powerboat Advanced course but it is also equally relevant to those who are simply keen to develop and consolidate their knowledge to help improve their theoretical and practical skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook (Paperback)
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association, Hamble
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1906435987
ISBN 13: 9781906435981
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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This New Book is an exciting addition to the RYA's powerboat series. Supporting the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course, its strong, well-illustrated content is aimed at those already working commercially, those looking to become commercial skippers and leisure users wanting to gain advanced knowledge.Featuring chapters on the role of the skipper, handling at speed, and transfers between moving craft, as well as higher-level tips on the essentials of powerboating on and off the water, this boat will improve the theoretical and practical skills of commercial and leisure powerboat users alike.

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