RYA Stability & Buoyancy (G-G23)

Royal Yachting Association

gru 2018 · Royal Yachting Association

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All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.

This edition of RYA Stability and Buoyancy (which includes a glossary of terms, explaining all the technical jargon) deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, including:

- Bad loading

- Breaking waves

- Resonant rolling

- Broaching in a following sea

- Characteristics of different boat types, (i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)

- Maximum safe heel angle

Filled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:

- Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subject

- Coded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matter

- Yachtmaster candidates – clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas.

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