Reeds Superyacht Manual

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

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Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and the best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners. There is extensive coverage for leisure and professional yachtsmen including: - key information for all required courses at all levels from STCW crew basic training through RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to MCA Officer of the Watch (Yacht) - comprehensive treatment of: safety, sea survival, first aid, fire fighting, navigation, seamanship, meteorology, marine radio and general ship knowledge - additional section on marine law including international and flag state requirements - easy guide to the Collision Regulations as well as their full text Well illustrated and user-friendly, this is the complete reference for all those involved with private or commercial yachts worldwide.

Reviews

'Some very useful background and advice for anyone wishing to turn his superyacht dreams into reality.' * Work Boat World (April 2010) *
'...the extensive array of information and the clarity of the material and the interesting use of coloured graphics makes this publication a useful reference and training manual for all serious students of maritime affairs' * Nautical Magazine(July 2010) *
This book is encyclopaedic in nature with 400 pages packed with lots of photographs and coloured diagrams to illustrate the clearly written text. * The Little Ship Club (Winter 2010) *
'a very comprehensive and up-to-date manual...well worth acquiring' * RSNA Journal (Summer 2010) *

Author Bio

James Clarke has been a freelance professional skipper, instructor, author and yachting writer for 20 years. He instructs RYA and MCA theory and practical courses for Bluewater Training in Antibes. His Atlantic Pilot Atlas has become required reading for all skippers planning Atlantic crossings.