RYA Powerboat Handbook (G-G13)

Becoming a capable and safe powerboater comes from a mixture of training, experience, and common sense. Updated with new information on electronic navigation and handling at speed, this book will help you acquire the knowledge and confidence to get the most from your time on the water. 

The examples bring concepts to life and methods are adapted to what is realistically achievable in an open powerboat.

Chapters include: 

• Parts of a Boat

• Types of Boats, Engines, Hulls, and Seating Arrangements

• Propellers 

• Safety and Planning

• Launch and Recovery

• Boat Handling

• Leaving and Coming Alongside

• Anchoring

• Travelling at Speed

• Challenging Conditions

• Man Overboard

• Helicopter Rescue

• Towing on the Water

• Knots and Ropework

• Collision Regulations

• Buoyage

• Navigation

• Weather

• Boating at Night and in Restricted Visibility

• Trailing Your Boat

• Cruising in a Powerboat

• Buying and Owning a Boat

• SOLAS V

• Considering the Environment

• Life-Saving Signals

Accessibility

Screen Reader Friendly: Yes

Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present and videos contain closed captions where dialogue is present. Some videos contain sound.

Accessibility Features:

Images have alternate text

Images have long descriptions

Book has table of contents

Book has print-equivalent page numbers

Accessibility Hazards:

Flashing

Motion simulation

Sound

Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA

Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association