What Now Skipper

Following in the Yachting Monthly paperback series (Confessions, Further Confessions, etc) this book is based on a popular run of articles over the last eight years in Yachting Monthly, in which navigational and seamanship problems are posed and the highly respected author (former RYA Training Manager Bill Anderson) gives his opinion on the best way to resolve them. And if there are several options, he airs them all. The question and answer format is an ideal way for readers to absorb, in a very practical way, good seamanship lessons arising from a whole range of boating problems which have all occurred in real life. This accessible paperback is entertaining, non-preachy and non-textbook, and the invaluable advice is helped along with lively colour photos, maps and diagrams.

Four highly experienced sailors pose 40 challenging seamanship and navigational "puzzlers" based on real life problems. Try to figure out what you would do in the same situation, then find out what the experts suggest. A fun way to keep your sailing skills honed, without getting wet.

A practical hands-on manual for skippers at the outset of their careers from Tom Cunliffe, one of Britain's best known instructors and most successful writers on seamanship. It covers the entire RYA Day Skipper syllabus both shore based and practical.

When you learn how to skipper a yacht the practical courses cover a whole range of activities, from passage planning to pilotage and berthing. The way you learn about these elements on a course is usually like this: – the briefing, where the instructor prepares you for the exercise. He should explain what we're trying to achieve, how it's going to work, and what the skipper and crew need to do – the practical activity – you all have a go – the debriefing afterwards, where you discuss what happened and how it went, and take notes of what to remember. At the end of the course, you will have had a go at all the important stuff you have to do in the course of sailing the yacht, but you'll probably struggle to remember all the essential bits: the all-important briefing, and the sequence of things you have to remember. This book is the answer. Containing all the author's own briefing notes and concise explanations, it covers every activity a skipper will need to carry out. Using bullet points, handy checklists and simple diagrams, this book is a unique resource for all skippers – reassurance for new skippers that they haven't forgotten something vital, and a reminder for the more experienced. These are the notes you wish you'd written when you attended your sailing course, and had to hand when revising for your exam or refreshing your knowledge later.

The Skipper's Wooing and The Brown Man's Servant" is a captivating duo of short stories penned by W.W. Jacobs. In "The Skipper's Wooing," the readers are drawn into the fascinating world of sailors and their pursuit of love amidst the perils of the sea. With skillful storytelling, Jacobs navigates the delicate dance of courtship and the challenges faced by those who lead a life on the waves. In "The Brown Man's Servant," the narrative shifts to explore the complexities of human relationships across cultural divides. Set against the backdrop of colonial times, the story follows the intriguing interactions between a British servant and an enigmatic brown man. Jacobs masterfully explores themes of cultural understanding, friendship, and the power dynamics that emerge when two distinct worlds collide. Together, these stories showcase W.W. Jacobs' prowess in crafting engaging narratives filled with rich characters and thought-provoking themes. "The Skipper's Wooing and The Brown Man's Servant" will leave readers both enthralled and introspective, reflecting on the timeless human experiences of love, adventure, and empathy.