RYA Stability & Buoyancy (G-G23)

Name: RYA Stability & Buoyancy (G-G23)
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Royal Yachting Association

Dec 2018 · Royal Yachting Association

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About this ebook

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.

Accessibility

Screen Reader Friendly: Yes

Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present.

Accessibility Features:

Images have alternate text

Images have long descriptions

Book has table of contents

Accessibility Hazards: None

Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA

Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association

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