{"product_id":"the-complete-ocean-skipper-by-tom-cunliffe-9781399400527","title":"The Complete Ocean Skipper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential reference for anyone interested in offshore sailing and ocean passages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from his bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Day Skipper\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Yachtmaster\u003c\/em\u003e, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Ocean Skipper\u003c\/em\u003e covers everything a sailor needs to know when planning and preparing for an offshore cruise or ocean passage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreparation: types of suitable boat, choice of rig, engine power, safety equipment, communication systems, crew preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn passage: ocean weather systems, forecasting, deck routines, watchkeeping, self-steering, emergencies, heavy weather techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOcean navigation: electronic as well as celestial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this definitive handbook is fully updated, with new and revised content on multihulls, autopilots, radar, anchoring and software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Ocean Skipper\u003c\/em\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 go about it, in whatever circumstances. 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. With clear, helpful colour photographs and diagrams throughout, this is the essential book for anyone planning for or dreaming about sailing further afield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599375253740,"sku":"9781399400527","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/100de1978f7a60336c2f3a5cd00597f6.jpg?v=1778037543","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-complete-ocean-skipper-by-tom-cunliffe-9781399400527","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}