Rya Yacht Sailing Techniques G G94

Author : Royal Yachting Association,Jeremy Evans
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques (G-G94) by Royal Yachting Association,Jeremy Evans Pdf

Thousands 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 which should be enhanced by the RYA's Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses. RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques is the perfect companion for any skipper or crew looking for the basic skills to enjoy cruising in good conditions. Contents include: The layout and equipment on a small to medium sized yacht The essential safety information that all need to know before getting underway Basic maintenance Manoeuvring in a marina Handling under sail Anchoring and mooring Man overboard rescue strategy This 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. Specific recommendations are made throughout the book to RYA courses and books for those who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise to higher levels. 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

Author : Jeremy Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Dinghies
ISBN : 190643543X

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RYA Dinghy Techniques by Jeremy Evans Pdf

Author : Royal Yachting Association,Rob Gibson
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99) by Royal Yachting Association,Rob Gibson Pdf

The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).

Author : Royal Yachting Association,Rob Gibson
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power (G-G68) by Royal Yachting Association,Rob Gibson Pdf

As most of us have discovered, really embarrassing bad boat handling moments happen when we are in a harbour or marina. Without fail there will always be an audience usually of fellow boaters (and your crew!) who, while initially being sympathetic are unlikely ever to let you forget it! Most boaters agree that "take offs and landings" are the most difficult and stressful areas of boating but that once the general principles and rules are mastered you are soon able to deal safely and confidently with most common situations. The object of the eBook edition of the RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power is to help you gain a fuller understanding of boat handling by dealing with a wide variety of situations in a thoughtful and logical way. Expert advice in easy to follow text combined with illustrations make this eBook an essential tool to everyone who takes a boat out on the water. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).

Author : Royal Yachting Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Yachting
ISBN : 1910017078

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Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook by Royal Yachting Association Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Seamanship
ISBN : 1910017019

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RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Instructor Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anthony F. Molland
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 921 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080560090

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The Maritime Engineering Reference Book by Anthony F. Molland Pdf

The Maritime Engineering Reference Book is a one-stop source for engineers involved in marine engineering and naval architecture. In this essential reference, Anthony F. Molland has brought together the work of a number of the world's leading writers in the field to create an inclusive volume for a wide audience of marine engineers, naval architects and those involved in marine operations, insurance and other related fields. Coverage ranges from the basics to more advanced topics in ship design, construction and operation. All the key areas are covered, including ship flotation and stability, ship structures, propulsion, seakeeping and maneuvering. The marine environment and maritime safety are explored as well as new technologies, such as computer aided ship design and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).Facts, figures and data from world-leading experts makes this an invaluable ready-reference for those involved in the field of maritime engineering.Professor A.F. Molland, BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng, FRINA. is Emeritus Professor of Ship Design at the University of Southampton, UK. He has lectured ship design and operation for many years. He has carried out extensive research and published widely on ship design and various aspects of ship hydrodynamics. * A comprehensive overview from best-selling authors including Bryan Barrass, Rawson and Tupper, and David Eyres* Covers basic and advanced material on marine engineering and Naval Architecture topics* Have key facts, figures and data to hand in one complete reference book

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Helicopters
ISBN : IND:30000066851019

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Safety Around Helicopters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Valery Kleshnev
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785007781

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Biomechanics of Rowing by Valery Kleshnev Pdf

In rowing, races are often won in spite of, not because of, technique, and many misconceptions still preoccupy both rowers and coaches. This book explains the facts about rowing technique and will help you to find the right way to achieve your best performance. In this new edition, comprehensively updated to take account of the most recent developments in the sport The Biomechanics of Rowing offers a unique insight into the technical and tactical aspects of rowing, based on over twenty-five years experience of working with the best rowers and coaches all around the globe, a careful analysis of millions of data samples, and comprehensive biomechanical modelling with the aim of finding an optimal balance of variables. Topics covered include measurement; performance analysis; technique; ergometer rowing and, finally, rowing equipment and rigging.

Author : Richard Parkhouse
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0723432287

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Tip-edge Orthodontics by Richard Parkhouse Pdf

Written by an author with a worldwide reputation as one of the foremost proponents of the Tip-Edge System, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the use of the Tip-Edge orthodontic appliance. The author lectures throughout the US and the rest of the world. Provides a practical introduction to the use of the Tip-Edge technique. Written by a world leader in the clinical development of the Tip-Edge technique. Describes the three stages of treatment in detail with the help of line diagrams. Illustrates the scope of the technique with actual case histories that demonstrate the treatment of cases of greater difficulty that can be handled by conventional appliances. Includes superior color illustrations throughout. Outlines the technique for the complete beginner, but contains finer points of technique for the experienced user. Describes the technique from the viewpoint of someone using the straight wire appliance used by most orthodontists, and compares Tip-Edge with the straight wire appliance throughout. This makes the technique easier to understand for most readers who come from a straight wire background.

Author : Basil Mosenthal,Tiller School of Navigation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Collisions at sea
ISBN : 0953437914

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Rules of the Road at Sea by Basil Mosenthal,Tiller School of Navigation Pdf

Author : Henrik Samuel Nyberg
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Pahlavi language
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Manual of Pahlavi by Henrik Samuel Nyberg Pdf

Author : Clarissa Rile Hayward
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0521785642

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De-Facing Power by Clarissa Rile Hayward Pdf

A sophisticated new view of power as a network of social boundaries.

Author : International Maritime Organization
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cargo handling
ISBN : 9280151487

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Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes by International Maritime Organization Pdf

First published: IMO, 1999.

Author : Kelly Slater,Jason Borte
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780063028289

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Pipe Dreams by Kelly Slater,Jason Borte Pdf

Soon to be an ABC reality series entitled Ultimate Surfer, starring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater Six-time world surfing champion, actor, and American heartthrob Kelly Slater tells his inspiring story of triumph over adversity From Beach Blanket Bingo to Baywatch to Blue Crush, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport’s hottest star. He has won more world championships than any other competitor, and he continues to change peoples’ minds about what can and can’t be done on a surfboard. His wild ride has included fame, fortune, a stint on Baywatch, and a high-profile relationship with Pamela Anderson. Not bad for a skinny kid from a broken home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. In Pipe Dreams, Kelly takes the reader into oceans around the world to take on thunderous walls of water and shares the outrageous stories, solemn moments, and undeniable spirit that have made him a superstar.