RYA Stability and Buoyancy
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Product details
- ISBN 9781906435356
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 31 Mar 2009
- Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.
This revised edition of RYA Stability and Buoyancy (which includes a glossary of terms, explaining all the technical jargon) deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, including
- Bad loading
- Breaking waves
- Resonant rolling
- Broaching in a following sea
- Characteristics of different boat types, (i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)
- Maximum safe heel angle
Filled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:
- Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subject
- Coded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matter
- Yachtmaster candidates – clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas.
