{"product_id":"rya-yacht-sailing-techniques","title":"RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThousands of hours are required to build up experience afloat and there will always be more things to learn. In the meantime, this book will help start the ball rolling, building expertise by providing a basic overview of yacht sailing techniques that should be enhanced by the RYA’s Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRYA Yacht Sailing Techniques is the perfect companion for any skipper or crew looking for the basic skills to enjoy cruising in good conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe layout and equipment on a small to medium sized yacht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential safety information that all need to know before getting underway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManoeuvring in a marina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling under sail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring and mooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan overboard rescue strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis will provide you with enough information to enjoy relaxed yacht cruising in favourable conditions with a family, particularly for flotilla or bareboat holidays. That means fair weather, light to moderate winds, little or no tide, a quiet sailing area, easily assessed navigational hazards, well protected anchorages with good holding and uncrowded marinas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecific recommendations are made throughout the book to RYA courses and books for those who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise to higher levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Yachting Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32190778245203,"sku":"","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781906435448_96743176-4d34-4fe6-9899-b7cd1ba2cbb0.jpg?v=1770704144","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/rya-yacht-sailing-techniques","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}