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Suggested course equipment and Reading List


Suggested Equipment  
Portland Course Plotter and 7” Single handed dividers £21.00
Portland Course plotter. A very easy to use instrument £11.00
7" single handed dividers. Invaluable for plotting latitude & longitude £12.00
Suggested Reading  
Navigation  
RYA Book of Navigation by Tim Bartlett - 'include in the must-have list' YM £15.75
Coastal Navigation by Gerry Smith - self teaching + chart 5050 = excellent £14.99
The Complete Yachtmaster by Tom Cunliffe - a comprehensive companion £19.99
Weather  
Weather at Sea by David Houghton - concise, well illustrated and informative £10.95
Collision regulations/lights etc.  
Understanding the Rule of the Road by Paul Boissier - easy and fun (+quiz cards) £14.95
Miscellaneous  
RYA Log book G18 (Power) G15 (Sail) - record your passages & certificates £4.75
Chart 5011 Imray - definitions of all the symbols on Admiralty charts £8.60
Knots and Splices - including 'ten knots that everyone should know' £3.95
Modular course books  
First Aid at Sea by Justins and Berry - ideal quick reference for emergencies* £9.99
RYA Diesel Engine Handbook - the reference book for the RYA Diesel course £12.99
VHF at Sea by Sara Hopkinson - also covers GMDSS - full colour instruction £9.95
VHF DSC Handbook by Reeds - recommended reference for the SRC £9.95
Aide-Memoire  
Reeds Skipper's Handbook - a great reminder of safety/lights/IRPCS etc.etc. £7.95
Cockpit Companion Fernhurst - a quick reference guide - invaluable! £7.95
* recommended by the RORC  


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