| Title | : | RYA Stability & Buoyancy (E-G23) |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Royal Yachting Association |
| Release | : | 2018-01-25 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Water Sports, Books, Sports & Outdoors |
| Size | : | 13259412 |
| 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. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association |
