The Skipper's Pocketbook

Skipper's Pocketbook is your essential companion for mastering the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently skipper a yacht.

Your Pocket-Sized Skippering Guide

This comprehensive pocketbook provides a wealth of information and checklists on all aspects of skippering, from navigation and boat handling to engine maintenance and weather forecasting. Whether you're a novice skipper or an experienced yachtsman, this handy guide will serve as a valuable reference and aide-mémoire on board.

What's Inside

Skipper's Pocketbook covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Navigation: Chartwork, pilotage, tides, and electronic navigation.
• Boat handling: Manoeuvring under power and sail, berthing, and anchoring.
• Seamanship: Safety procedures, emergency protocols, and essential knots.
• Engine maintenance: Basic checks, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Weather forecasting: Understanding weather patterns and interpreting forecasts.
• RYA Yachtmaster syllabus: Covers key topics relevant to the RYA Yachtmaster exams.

Practical and Concise

With its concise format, clear diagrams, and handy checklists, Skipper's Pocketbook is designed for quick and easy reference on the water. It's the perfect companion for any skipper who wants to ensure they have the essential knowledge and skills at their fingertips.

About the Author

This third edition has been thoroughly updated by Sara Hopkinson, a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner with extensive experience in sailing and instruction.

Praise for Skipper's Pocketbook

"Whether you’re putting to sea in your own boat for the first time or have years of experience, this is a handy reference guide to ship in your pocket or keep on board." — Sailing Today

"The Skipper’s Pocketbook shoehorns generous coverage of many topics into a small volume… all in an easy to understand, concise fashion..." — Yachting Life