Description
Pass Your Day Skipper has been a helpful resource for many students undertaking their shore-based Day Skipper course since its first edition. The book is concise and comprehensive, covering all the essentials of the RYA syllabus. This edition is arranged in bite-size chunks to make revision easier, and it has been updated to include the latest developments in electronic navigation, chart plotters, satellite positions, and safety equipment. The theory is set in a practical seagoing perspective, and each section is enlivened with Mike Peyton's cartoons to make studying more enjoyable. The revision guide covers electronic navigation, chartwork, tides and tidal streams, pilotage, weather, anchoring, mooring and ropework, passage planning, and safety. Additionally, the guide provides helpful hints on exam tactics to relieve the tension of studying.