Sailing Books

RYA Start Powerboating (G48).  This is the official course book for Levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme (formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes). It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from...

RYA Stability and Buoyancy (G23).  All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright. This revised edition of RYA Stability and Buoyancy (which includes a glossary of terms, explaining all the...

RYA Race Coaching Handbook - 2nd edition (G101). Coaching is all about helping people to develop and change. This book has been designed to help the coach provide the ideal learning environment which will help support and challenge the sailor. Includes ...

RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook (G19). The RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook comprehensively covers the entire process of training as an RYA Power Instructor. It includes information on the whole RYA Power Scheme, the instructing qualifications...

RYA Powerboat Handbook (G13). Powerboating is a fun, fast and exhilarating sport. The number of powerboats on the water is increasing and the need for both confidence and competence on the water has never been more important. If you are looking to...

RYA Pocket Guide to Sea Fishing Baits (G91). This handy little pocket guide goes through the different types of sea bait and how and when they should be used to ensure that the right type is being used to catch the right species. The...

RYA Offshore Sailing (G87). Offshore Sailing is exciting and brings adventure, discovery and freedom to those who undertake a long-distanced journey. For anyone who is going or thinking of going on such a passage, RYA Offshore Sailing is the...

RYA An Introduction to Radar (G34) Follows the syllabus of the RYA One-Day Radar Course and is ideal for anyone requiring a working knowledge of radar. To get the best from your set you need to understand what it is and what it can and can't do. ...

RYA An Introduction to Navigation (G77) - the latest in the RYA’s popular Navigation series. The book guides the reader through the basic steps of navigation so that they can learn to navigate successfully. It is therefore an absolute must for...

RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (G14) This new edition of the RYA Dinghy Coaching Handbook and Logbook has been brought fully up to date. An essential purchase for anyone teaching on an RYA Dinghy, Multihull or Keelboat Instructor Course,...

RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Instructor Handbook (G27) This book is aimed at those running shorebased, sail and motor cruising courses within the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme. Principals and instructors alike will benefit from the guidance and information on...

RYA Day Skipper Handbook Sail (G71) This is the official handbook supporting the RYA Day Skipper Sail Course and is ideal for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge to this level. It gives great practical and detailed advice on key skills,...