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 Passage Making
Yachting Australia, Tuesday, 27 May 2008 The Yachting Australia Training Series has increased to six with the release of the final book 'Passage Making.' The books have been produced to support the Yachting Australia Training Schemes, offered through Yachting Australia Training Centres (YATC) around the country. The books and the Schemes cover all types and levels of boating, ranging from learning to sail a dinghy or keelboat through to cruising, top level racing and power boating.
Yachting Australia’s Participation and Training Chris Kameen, stated, “Yachting Australia is committed to assisting everyone to discover the fun of boating and sailing. Whether as a sport, lifestyle or great adventure, everyone can participate for life. The Yachting Australia Training Series is one way to assist people on their journey”.
He went on to say ”The books have been tailored specifically for Australia and its local conditions, are comprehensive yet are presented in a simple and easy to understand format. Yachting Australia is proud that well known Australian “yachties” such as Iain Murray, Tom King, Hugh Treharne and Adrienne Cahalan support the Yachting Australia Training Series, contributing the forewords to the books.
The books have been produced by Yachting Australia and adapted for the Australian market under licence from US Sailing.
The Training Series includes:
Start Sailing Right
The ultimate accessory for those learning to sail. This book is a beginner’s guide to sailing primarily focusing on dinghies and small yachts. The skills introduced in this book will be useful when sailing any boat. Ideal reference book for participants entering either the Small Boat Sailing Scheme or Yacht Cruising Scheme. R/R $29.95
Introductory Keelboat
A highly visual guide for those new to daysailing keelboats. To ensure your on water experiences are enjoyable this book covers all the basic sailing concepts including boat handling, safety, docking, anchoring, basic navigation and more! Yacht Cruising Scheme participants will gain great benefit from this comprehensive reference book as they progress in their sail training. R/R $29.95
Coastal Navigation – includes FREE Hydrographic Service sampler CD
Navigation skills are based on the questions “Where am I now?” and “How do I safely get from here to where I want to go?” This book answers those questions by covering charts, chart work, navigational strategies, passage planning traditional navigation techniques and electronic navigational equipment. This book will benefit participants in most of the Yachting Australia Training Schemes. The first 2,000 copies of this book include a free CD from the Australian Hydrographic Service that has a sample of their electronic products for mariners. R/R $39.95
Cruising Yacht
This book covers the basics for those learning to skipper or crew a larger keelboat. Material covered includes elementary navigation, safety, shortening sail, cruising systems such as electrics and bilges, as well as the fundamentals of boat handling, docking, anchoring. Ideally suited for those participants continuing in the Yacht Cruising Scheme. R/R $29.95
Bareboat Cruising
For those thinking about chartering a boat or taking a relaxing break with friends or family while honing their sailing skills, planning makes all the difference. This book can assist you achieve that memorable holiday through careful preparation. It covers selecting the right charter company, crewmembers and destination as well as cruising systems, cruising skills, navigation and safety. Ideally suited for those participants continuing in the Yacht Cruising Scheme but students of all schemes can benefit from the skills and knowledge gained from this book. R/R $29.95
Passage Making
For those who want to take a crising or motor yacht on a coastal of offshore passage, this book is ideal. It can help prepare for conditions and situations that may be encountered outside the familiar confines of home waters. Whether under sail or power, this book is a great guide to assist in making informed choices regarding crew, boat and sailing conditions for coastal and offshore passages. R/R $39.95
In addition, Yachting Australia has also produced an on water and certificate log book.
Log Book
This convenient book has been designed so you can log all your on water experiences from dinghies through to keelboats and powered vessels in one location. There is information about the Yachting Australia Training Schemes and certification pathways to help you decide which training may benefit you. This book also allows you to record your on water experience and certificate details. R/R $16.95
The books and a variety of others are available from the Yachting Austarlia On-line Publications Shop (see link below).
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