RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (G-G14)
RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (G-G14)

Author: Royal Yachting Association

Publisher: Royal Yachting Association

Published: 2021-06-10

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihull, using the RYA's famous method. This new eBook edition covers comprehensively all of the information that an RYA Instructor needs to know, both on and off the water. As well as detailing the instructing and coaching qualifications that are available, and explaining how sailors learn, this eBook shows how to teach and coach the theoretical aspects and practical sessions of the RYA National Sailing Scheme. The information is backed up by new illustrations, videos and animations, and a clear, colourful design. RYA Instructors both experienced and new will find this an invaluable addition to their collection. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association

Rya Laser Handbook
Rya Laser Handbook

Author: Paul Goodison

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781905104659

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The most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make this book a 'must' for anyone interested in Lasers. Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory..

Dinghy Sailing
Dinghy Sailing

Author: Barry Pickthall

Publisher: *Wiley Nautical

Published: 2009-04-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780470697542

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Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish is a complete reference for every level of sailor whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide or are taking your sailing to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will get you sailing faster, better, safer and having more fun. It includes single-handed dinghies through to planing speed craft. Full colour with 150 fantastic, clear illustrations and 150 photographs, Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish gives the reader a thorough, complete and visual guide to life on the water. Packed with expert advice from the professionals at UKSA, the book covers: Basic Principles Parts of the boat - exploded illustrations of a dinghy and components How a boat sails - Sailing theory explained Points of sailing - Sailing a dinghy at different angles to the wind Choosing a dinghy - Types of boat and their suitability Preparing to sail - Safety afloat, practical clothing, rigging to launching. Knots and Ropes - Practical illustrations for basic knots and splices Transporting dinghies -Road trailer to roof racks Sailing for the first time - Balance, sail trim Rowing and paddling Rules of the road - Avoiding other boats, Rights of way, Basic racing rules Understanding tides and currents Weather forecasting - How to spot tell-tale signs of change in wind and weather Basic Techniques Tacking Gybing Beating to windward Reaching Running Spinnaker handling Capsize and recovery Returning to shore Packing the dingy away Maintenance Advanced Dinghy Sailing High performance dinghies and catamarans Trapezing Asymmetric spinnakers - Setting, handling and gybing Singlehanded sailing - dinghies and catamarans Tuning - dinghies and catamarans Heavy weather sailing - dinghies and catamarans The Basics of Racing The start - Practical lessons and rules explained First leg tactics - Practical lessons and rules explained Reaching - Practical lessons and rules explained Running - Practical lessons and rules explained Glossary of Terms

A Manual of Sail Trim
A Manual of Sail Trim

Author: Stuart H. Walker

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780393032963

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A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.

Rya Catamaran Handbook
Rya Catamaran Handbook

Author: Jeremy Evans

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781905104406

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Supporting the RYA multihull courses, this book is suitable for beginners and the highly experienced.

RYA Navigation Exercises
RYA Navigation Exercises

Author: Chris Slade

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781905104185

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These RYA navigation exercises have been designed and written to help improve seamanship and navigatio skills, and to complement the RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased courses.