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How to pass your RYA Day Skipper practical course
The most popular RYA practical course teaches aspiring skippers to take charge on short passages - taking credit when all …
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A selection of the best training and sailing related resources
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Recommended further reading...
Our selection of the best books to broaden your theory knowledge even further
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I must go down to the sea again...
Tales of derring-do on the high seas, meditations on the spirituality of the ocean, dramatic survival stories, and seductive cruising …
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Commercial endorsements
A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for …
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What is the essence of seamanship?
We asked world sailor, author and Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner Tom Cunliffe to outline his view of the skills required.
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STCW training for professional crews
To work on vessels above 24 metres yacht crew need to complete another set of training courses. Simon Jinks gives …
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Training for a career at sea
The rapid expansion of commercial yachting has seen a consequently increasing demand for suitably qualified skippers and crew. Simon Jinks, …
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Becoming a Yachtmaster
The Chairman of the RYA Yachmtaster Qualification Panel and author of the RYA Yachtmaster Handbook explains why the RYA Yachtmaster …
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