RYA Stability & Buoyancy (E-G23‪)‬

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


This 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.


Accessibility


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Book has table of contents

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Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association