Competent Crew: An Introduction to Practical Sailing for the RYA Competent Crew Certificate

Pat Langley-Price; Philip Ouvry

ISBN 10: 0713654376 / ISBN 13: 9780713654370

Published by Adlard Coles Nautical, 2000

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Small crease to bottom corner of back cover and minor shelfwear. Otherwise a clean, bright, tight copy. Seller Inventory # 15866

Bibliographic Details

Title: Competent Crew: An Introduction to Practical...

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 3rd Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

This volume covers both the shorebased and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. It explains all aspects of boatwork including: sail trimming and sail handling; understanding the compass and sailing a course; introduction to meteorology; anchoring and mooring; ropework; handling safety equipment; emergency procedures; and simple collision rules.

Review:

'Written concisely and to the point and is generously illustrated with colourful photographs and diagrams illustrating topics'
-- Lymington Times, July 3, 2008