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 technical jargon) deals with everything relating to these issues and also includes hazards common to most boats, includingBad loadingBreaking wavesResonant rollingBroaching in a following seaCharacteristics of different boat types, (i.e.
sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)Maximum safe heel angleFilled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subjectCoded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matterYachtmaster candidates – clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
40 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Royal Yachting Association |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2009-03-31 |
| ISBN |
9781906435356 |
