{"product_id":"9781472918130","title":"The Complete Ocean Skipper : Deep-water Voyaging, Navigation and Yacht Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding off of his bestselling \u003ci\u003eComplete Day Skipper\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eComplete Yachtmaster\u003c\/i\u003e, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attention to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, \u003ci\u003eComplete Ocean Skipper\u003c\/i\u003e covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll aspects of planning and preparing for—as well as setting out on—a long-distance cruise are featured:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreparation: types of suitable boat, choice of rig, engine power, safety equipment, communication systems, crew preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On passage: ocean weather systems, forecasting, deck routines, watchkeeping, self-steering, emergencies, heavy weather techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ocean navigation: electronic as well as celestial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique and definitive handbook, \u003ci\u003eComplete Ocean Skipper\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to do it. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe brings his experience to bear and packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clear, helpful color photographs and diagrams throughout, this is the essential book for anyone planning for or dreaming about sailing farther afield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47037861560560,"sku":"9781472918130","price":35.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472918130_p0.jpg?v=1763599359","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472918130","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}