Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
RYA Cruising Scheme
Certificate of Competence at Yachtmaster Level

1 Charts & positions
2 The compass
3 Electronics
4 Finding the position – where are we?
5 Tidal heights – will we stay afloat?
6 Tidal streams
7 Estimated position – where we think we are
8 Course to steer – how do we get there?
9 Lights & buoyage – the signposts
10 Pilotage
11 Weather to go – or not to go
12 Fog & heavy weather
13 Buoyancy & stability
14 Anchoring, mooring & berthing
15 Passage planning
16 Safety & survival
17 Communications, GMDSS & distress
18 Anti-collision rules – the highway code
19 Bends & hitches

Answers to questions
Glossary of sailing terms
Answers to questions
Glossary of sailing terms
Appendix A Medical equipment for a cruising yacht/Medicines for a cruising yacht
Appendix B Recommended equipment for offshore cruising boats
Appendix C Safety briefing checklist
Appendix D Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory Syllabus
Index