VHF & Radio Handbooks

An illustrated guide to successful mainsail trimming for power and acceleration on a yacht or a dinghy. Mainsail trimming is one of the most physically and mentally demanding roles on a boat. It's also one of the most important requiring understanding of...

The third in a series of Adlard Coles highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer, and for owners of older second-hand boats. The...

Collisions are expensive! Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. This book is aimed at yachtsmen but will also be useful to...

A splash-resistant quick-reference guide to the lights, shapes, buoys, rules of the road, tides, flags, knots, etc. Packs a wealth of aide-memoire info into a compact format. Hot seller, very attractively produced in pocket flip-over stiff card format...

The essential companion guide to new Crews. This compact, handy and splash-proof companion contains all the essential information that a new crew needs before stepping aboard: from ropes, sails and deckwork to clothes, safety and life onboard (plus much...

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know when powerboating in RIBs and sportsboats: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers all the powerboating essentials: getting ready, rules of the road, launching,...

Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning Book - a slim but concentrated and thoroughly well illustrated (full colour throughout) manual which systematically shows you how to trim your sails and tune the rig. This English translation of the original Norwegian...

RYA VHF Handbook (G31) A fully comprehensive guide to using a marine VHF radio perfect for anyone doing a VHF course or for beginners looking to increase their knowledge. From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this is the...

Features 24 splash proof cards covering every type of radio call - from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. This 2nd edition contains all relevant updates including the latest technology developments & VHF protocols. PB 24ppAuthor Sara...