Tom Cunliffe's totally practical hands-on book for skippers at the outset of their careers continues to be highly successful and completely indispensable. As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Cunliffe understands the concerns and anxieties of first-time skippers.
 
In this updated 7th edition he provides the perfect blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement to set them on their way. The Complete Day Skipper takes the RYA syllabus as a framework to support a skipper's growing experience at sea. It begins with yacht handling under power, moves on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, then goes on to explore navigation, from steering clear of trouble near home to the practical use of modern electronic navigation systems.
 
This latest edition features updated and expanded sections on navigation, weather forecasting, sails and electronic chart plotters, along with new diagrams and photographs. Easy to read and down to earth, The Complete Day Skipper is a friendly hand on the shoulder for both novice skippers and more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield.
 
The full RYA syllabus from a man who knows it inside out
 
An at-sea, hands-on approach infused with helpful tips and common sense
 
A step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on to the water
 
Essential, real-life navigation that wholeheartedly embraces GPS
 
Cunliffe's unique emphasis on fuss-free cruising, spiced with a sense of adventure Excellent reviews of previous editions: This book covers it all, from boarding and berthing to engines and navigation.