RYA – Yachtmaster Handbook

The RYA Yachtmaster examination is the gold-standard qualification for sail and power boaters the world over.

The RYA Yachtmaster Handbook not only describes what you can expect on the day of the examination, the thinking behind the test and what the examiner is looking for.

With the aid of stunning illustrations, this book is designed to highlight what you need to be thinking about at this level; setting you up for life beyond the exam as a competent and confident skipper.

It will not only appeal to both leisure sailors and motor cruisers; there is a section covering commercial endorsement requirements for those who wish to use their qualification professionally.

Few people are better qualified to write this book than James Stevens who brings his unrivalled expert knowledge and pragmatic insight to the exam, how it will be conducted and the qualities required to pass.