All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.
This 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, including:
• Bad loading
• Breaking waves
• Resonant rolling
• Broaching in a following sea
• Characteristics of different boat types, (i.e. sailing dinghies, small catamarans, offshore and coastal monohull sailing boats)
• Maximum safe heel angle
Filled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for:
• Instructors - the ideal, clear and simple reference tool to aid you in teaching this subject
• Coded vessels - the perfect guide on this critical subject matter
• Yachtmaster candidates – clearly explains the AVS which candidates should know of their boats and other areas.
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