Book recommendation
Level: Basic
Competent Crew Skills
It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board or as a handy reference book for those returning to the sport after time away from it.
![ccpcn-lrg The book supports the RYA five-day course where you will learn basic crewing skills, and it will give you an edge…A must read for anyone contemplating qualifying as competent crew](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ccpcn-lrg.jpg)
RYA Competent Crew Skill
Book
Publisher: RYA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 110
Reprinted: 2019
Dimensions: 210 x 147mm
Edition: 2014
ISBN: 9781906435905
Product code: CCPCN
eBook
Publisher: RYA
Format: eBook
Reprinted: 2019
Edition: 2014
Product code: E-CCPCN
![ccpcnps3-lrg Points of sailing explanation](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ccpcnps3-lrg.jpg)
Page 50: RYA Competent Crew Skills book.
![ccpcnps2-lrg Explanation: Come alongside in a marina](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ccpcnps2-lrg.jpg)
Page 66: RYA Competent Crew Skills book.
![ccpcnps1-lrg Explanation: Different types of yacht](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ccpcnps1-lrg-1.jpg)
Page 6 RYA Competent Crew Skills book.
Level: Intermediate
Day Skipper
It is an excellent reference book for those wanting to take their boating to the next level above competent crew.
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes is the official companion for the RYA’s popular RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course.
![dayskipper-lrg RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes is the official companion for the RYA’s popular RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course.](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dayskipper-lrg.jpg)
RYA Day Skipper shorebased notes
Book
Publisher: RYA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 125
Reprinted: 2019
Dimensions: 210 x 147mm
Edition: 2014
ISBN: 9781906435912
Product code: DSN
eBook
Publisher: RYA
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
Reprinted: 2019
Edition: 2014
Product code: E-DSN
This book gives guidance on how to take charge of a yacht for a short passage. Includes planning, crew briefing, safety, boat handling, navigation, etc.
![dspcn-dayskippernotes-lrg The techniques shown or described are tried and tested and are suitable for most types of cruising yacht.](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dspcn-dayskippernotes-lrg.jpg)
Day Skipper practical course notes
Book
Publisher: RYA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
Reprinted: 2020
Dimensions: 210 x 145mm
Edition: 2005
ISBN: 9781905104130
Product code: DSPCN
eBook
Publisher: RYA
Format: eBook
Reprinted: 2020
Edition: 2005
Product code: E-DSPCN
![DSN-p3-lrg How do you plot dead reckoning?](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSN-p3-lrg.jpg)
Dead Reckoning Position
![DSN-p2-lrg Navigation Lights On Sailing Yachts and Motor Boats](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSN-p2-lrg.jpg)
Lights and Shapes
![DSN-p1-lrg Be prepared of all sit](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSN-p1-lrg.jpg)
Emergency Services
Level: Advanced
Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore
It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board or as a handy reference book for those returning to the sport after time away from it.
![YSNfc-lrg Anyone seeking to gain an RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence requires a broad theoretical knowledge base and a high level of practical skill.](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/YSNfc-lrg.jpg)
RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes (YSN)
Book
Publisher: RYA
Author: RYA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Reprinted: 2019
Dimensions: 210 x 147mm
Edition: 2016
ISBN: 9781906435929
Product code: YSN
eBook
Publisher: RYA
Author: RYA
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
Reprinted: 2019
Edition: 2016
Product code: E-YSN
![YSN116-117-lrg How does depression occur in sea?](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/YSN116-117-lrg.jpg)
Depressions (Northern Hemisphere)
![YSN36-37-lrg PPosition Fixing: The Most Important Element of Passage Planning](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/YSN36-37-lrg.jpg)
Fixing your Position
![YSN38-39-lrg How do global navigation satellites work?](https://safe-sailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/YSN38-39-lrg.jpg)
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)