iThe Complete Yachtmasteri has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience.brbrIn this fully revised and up-to-date 9th edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. He presents an analysis of a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing and sail trim, the art of seamanship, accurate navigation including chart plotters and PCs, understanding meteorology, heavy weather preparation, understanding yacht stability and coping with ergencies.ibriibrThe Complete Yachtmasteri builds knowledge as it builds sailing confidence, guiding examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship safely to harbour. Required reading for all skippers and budding skippers, both on board or in the classroom.brbr?A g, distilled from decades of experience' iYachting Monthlyibrbr?Cunliffe's competence and authority radiate from the pages... thoroughly recommended' iLittle Ship Clubbribr'There are all too few authors who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one' iCruisingi