The Complete Day Skipper

Tom Cunliffe

Edition:	2024
Format:	Hardback

£25⁰⁰

VAT included

Delivery and Shipping

We aim to dispatch all orders by the next business day, but we're a small business and sometimes when it's busy it may take a little bit longer. If there's going to be any delays we'll get in touch and keep you up-to-date.

Shipping is free for all orders of £50 or more!

We work with Royal Mail, DPD and DHL to offer the most convenient delivery options to our customers.

Advice

Chris is a Master Mariner and knows a thing or two about seafaring. If you need any help then don't be shy - send us an email or get in touch using the WhatsApp icon.

Extended Returns

Not what you were looking for? No problem. We can accept returns of items in as-sold condition for up to 30 days (maybe a bit longer but don't tell anyone).

Any orders made from 14 November can be returned until the end of January!

Just let us know and we'll sort everything out, including the shipping cost back to us.

Unfortunately this doesn't apply to Print on Demand charts as they are correct at the time of printing.

Of course if there's any faults or damage then let us know and we'll make it right!

From Novice to Confident Skipper

The Practical, Hands-on Guide to Day Skipper Sailing

Dreaming of confidently taking the helm and exploring coastal waters? The Complete Day Skipper, 7th Edition is your ultimate companion, a practical, hands-on manual designed to get you sailing with confidence.

Learn from the Best: Tom Cunliffe, one of Britain's most respected sailing instructors and authors, understands the challenges faced by first-time skippers. His warm and encouraging approach, combined with a wealth of practical advice, will support you every step of the way.

Step-by-Step Learning: This fully updated 7th edition guides you through the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a logical, easy-to-follow manner. Start with the basics of yacht handling under power, progress to sailing skills and boat husbandry, and then dive into the world of navigation, from coastal pilotage to modern electronic systems.

Embrace Modern Navigation: This book doesn't shy away from technology. It wholeheartedly embraces GPS while providing essential, real-life navigation techniques to ensure you're prepared for any situation.

Focus on Fuss-Free Cruising: Cunliffe's unique emphasis on simplicity and enjoyment will inspire you to embrace the freedom and adventure of sailing. Discover the joy of cruising without unnecessary complications.

Up-to-Date and Comprehensive: This latest edition features expanded sections on navigation, weather forecasting, sails, and electronic chart plotters, along with stunning new photographs.

Essential for Every Sailor: Whether you're a novice skipper or a seasoned sailor seeking a refresher, The Complete Day Skipper is your trusted companion for safe and enjoyable coastal cruising.

1 What's in a boat
-Boarding
-The hull
-The mast
-The engine
-The galley
-Steering systems

2 Moving the boat
-Theory
-Dealing with shore lines
-Leaving the berth
-Practical boat handling
-Returning to the berth

3 First ventures
-Reading the chart
-Aids to navigation
-Venturing out of harbour
-The wide blue yonder

4 Beginning to sail as a skipper
-Theory of sail
-First steps under sail
-Sails and winches
-Basic sailing
-Exercises

5 Seamanship
-Preparation for sea
-Deck safety
-Mechanics of stowing headsails
-Light winds and shortening sail
-Engine troubleshooting

6 Essential navigation theory
-Position and distance
-Direction
-Tides
-The electronic chart plotter – a caveat

7 Practical navigation
-Knowing where you are
-Onward navigation

8 Arriving in port
-Pilotage
-Choosing a berth

9 Etiquette
-Flag etiquette
-Rafting up

10 Weather
-The Beaufort wind scale
-Visibility
-Weather systems
-Sources of weather forecasts

11 Making the passage
-Preparation
-Conducting the yacht on passage
-Living aboard on passage
-Evaluating

12 Advanced navigation
-Further tidal height theory
-Intermediate tidal heights
-Cross-tide navigation
-Compass deviation
-Electronic chart plotters
-Correcting charts

13 Navigating with an electronic chart plotter
-Types of electronic navigation chart
-Features of chart plotters

14 Fog
-Safety in fog
-Fog tactics
-Navigation in fog

15 Anchoring, mooring and boat handling
-Manoeuvres under power
-Manoeuvres under sail
-Further skills

16 Emergencies and how to prevent them
-Keeping out of trouble
-Man overboard
-General distress, and search and rescue assistance