Royal Yachting Association  |  Barcode: 9781906435356

RYA Stability and Buoyancy

Author: Royal Yachting Association
Published: 2009
Format: Paperback, 40 pages
Size: 210 × 148 × 3 mm
Regular price £999
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Essential Stability Guide

Master stability and buoyancy principles for Yachtmaster and coded vessels with this RYA guide.

All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.

This revised edition of RYA Stability and Buoyancy (which includes a glossary of terms, explaining all the technical jargon) deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, including:

  • Bad loading
  • Breaking waves
  • Resonant rolling
  • Broaching in a following sea
  • Characteristics of different boat types (i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)
  • Maximum safe heel angle

Filled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:

  • Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subject
  • Coded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matter
  • Yachtmaster candidates - clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas

Skill Level: Advanced

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.

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