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.pIn this updated 7th edition he provides the perfect blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragent to set th on their way. iThe Complete Day Skipperib 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 systs.pThis 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, iThe Complete Day Skipper iis a friendly hand on the shoulder for both novice skippers and more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield.pThe full RYA syllabus from a man who knows it inside outbpul liAn at-sea, hands-on approach infused with helpful tips and common senseli liA step-by-step learning syst designed to get you straight on to the waterli liEssential, real-life navigation that wholeheartedly braces GPSliulCunliffe's unique phasis 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.p