Powerboating Companion

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know when powerboating in RIBs and sportsboats: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers all the powerboating essentials: getting ready, rules of the road, launching, recovery, manoeuvring, man overboard, first aid, troubleshooting and much more in a highly illustrated way.

Re-designed and thoroughly updated, this second edition contains all the latest information in an easy-to-understand format – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Praise for Powerboating Companion

"a most informative and instructive booklet… This manual should be part of the equipment for a club or personal RIB."
— Afloat

"encapsulates a huge amount of information into a very compact, splashproof and easy to access flip book… It is extremely well laid out and in a good chronological order and covers pretty well everything with excellent visuals (including photographs). I would not hesitate to ensure everyone on board had a copy – at £8.99 it's an amazing investment."
— Little Ship Club

About the Author

Peter White has spent over 40 years on the water, of which the first 15 were teaching young people to sail dinghies and training RYA Instructors and Senior Instructors. He is now a professional powerboat trainer, the principal of Seafever International and leads Honda's powerboating training. Peter is a member of the Academy of Experts and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation.

About Fernhurst Books

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979, initially publishing books related to dinghy racing. The list soon expanded to include cruising and other watersports. In 2006 the business was sold to John Wiley, but in 2013 a group of sailing enthusiasts (including the original founder) bought the list and name back, once again creating an independent nautical publisher owned and run by sailors. Fernhurst continues to publish books that instruct, inform and inspire those with a passion on, in or under the water. Their 140+ titles range from how-to guides to narrative to coffee-table books, covering sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, diving and fishing.