Download or read book The RYA Book of Boat Handling Under Power written by John Goode and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 1999-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended as a companion for anyone following RYA practical sailing courses, for competent crew through to Yachtmaster Offshore. With the popularity of boating continuing to growand marina developments keeping apace with demand, yachtsmen and women are now required to manoeuvre their sailing yachts, under power, in increasingly tighter spaces.The need for thorough training in this skill is reflected in the RYA cruising scheme, where boat handling under power now makes up a significant part of practical courses, at all levels.