C-MASTERS BOOK SHOP
We recommend these RYA books from our book shop to lift your knowledge to the next level
Highly recommended books for anyone new to yachting. A great way to prepare for your first sailing, motorboat or powerboat training courses
RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques (25 Euro)
RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques is the perfect companion for any skipper or crew looking for the basic skills to enjoy confident cruising in good conditions.
This will provide you with the information to enjoy relaxed yacht cruising in favourable conditions with a family, particularly for flotilla or bareboat holidays.
This book will help building expertise by providing a basic overview of yacht sailing techniques in preparation of the RYA's Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses.
This book is sold at our training centre for 25 Euro plus the cost of postage.
RYA Competent Crew skills (25 Euro)
RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA Competent Crew Course.
This book is designed to assist you in understanding new concepts and the unique terminology that is used in the world of boating. It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board, or as a handy reference book for those returning to the sport after time away from it.
We highly recommend this RYA Competent Crew Skills handbook to support your RYA five-day course.
The book is available at our training centre for 25 Euro plus the cost of postage.
You have enjoyed learning the basic skills and you are now ready to prepare for Day Skipper ?
These are the books that we recommend you to read to get the most out of your next practical course
RYA Day Skipper practical notes and skills book (25 Euro)
The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes offers guidance on all aspects of taking charge of a yacht for a short passage, such as crew briefing, safety, boat handling and more. It has been compiled to complement the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course and draws on the cumulative experience of hundreds of experienced sailing instructors.
The techniques shown or described are tried and tested and are suitable for most types of cruising yacht.
We highly recommend buying this book to support your successful participation at the RYA Day Skipper practical training course.
The book is sold at our RYA training centre for 25 Euro plus the cost of postage.
Reeds Skipper pocket handbook (as from 10 Euro)
The Reed's Skipper's Handbook is an aide-memoire of everything a yachtsman would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise pocket size form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates.
Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand.
This handy booklet is available at our centre for 10 Euro (6th edition) or 15 Euro (7th edition) plus the cost of shipping.
RYA SRC VHF Handbook (28 Euro)
This RYA publication details everything that sailors need to know about using VHF radios including how they work, the rules and regulations which govern it and the procedures that must be followed. It also supports the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It provides a deep level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.
The clear instruction and colourful illustrations make this complicated yet highly important subject much clearer and will help you learn the call procedures.
The handbook is available at our centre for 28 Euro plus the cost of shipping,
Preparing for the ultimate yachting certificate? As Yachtmaster you need to have a solid understanding of theory and well developed practical skills.
Next to participating at our Masterclasses, we recommend reading and studying these books
RYA Yachtmaster handbook (30 Euro)
The RYA Yachtmaster Handbook is a fantastic guide for anyone preparing for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Coastal examinations. It will not only appeal to both leisure sailors and motor cruisers; there is a section covering commercial endorsement requirements for those who wish to use their qualification professionally.
It describes what you can expect on the day of the examination, the thinking behind the test and what the examiner is looking for.
With the aid of illustrations, it is designed to make you focus on areas where skills can sometimes be lacking, with the aim of setting you up for life beyond the Yachtmaster exam as a competent and confident skipper.
This book is available at our training centre for 30 Euro plus the cost of postage.
RYA Weather handbook (30 Euro)
If you are doing an RYA course or are simply seeking to gain a greater understanding of the weather, this edition of the RYA Weather Handbook (which covers the Northern and Southern Hemispheres) is full of practical and useful information, on aspects such as theory, weather charts, clouds, predicting the wind, and the technology used in sourcing meteorological information.
This handbook provides information about where to obtain forecasts, the growing use of technology in forecasting weather and obtaining up-to-date information, and in particular monitoring the tell-tale signs around you for any indication that the weather may not be doing what was forecast.
The book can be ordered at our centre for 30 Euro plus the cost of postage.
RYA Sea Survival handbook (25 Euro)
This book is the official text for the RYA Basic Sea Survival Course and the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course and supports ISAF approved Offshore Personal Survival courses. It also highlights the importance of having the correct safety equipment and will also give you the knowledge of how and when to use it, making it invaluable for anyone who takes a boat offshore for racing or cruising.
Amongst other the book covers life rafts, life jackets, calling for Help, understanding weather, MOB prevention and fire control.
This book is sold at our training centre for 25 Euro plus the cost of postage.
RYA Navigation handbook (30 Euro)
Best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook is essential reading for anyone taking to the water and looking for the complete guide to navigation.
Navigation techniques and practices have changed dramatically over the years and today, many sailors and motor boaters regard electronic instruments as their principal means of navigation. However, traditional methods still have an important part to play, as does knowledge of aspects such as tides, lights, buoys and beacons.
The printed version of the book is available at our centre for 30 Euro plus the cost of postage.
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