David Fairhall has enjoyed sailing for over 50 years in everything from

Dragons to Thames barges. He has raced offshore and made several ocean

deliveries, and now sails from Maldon on the East Coast where he lives.

Mike Peyton is the world's best known nautical cartoonist. He has

written several books, illustrated many more, and has produced

thousands of cartoons for yachting magazines for many years.

The aim of this book, now revised for the 5th edition, is to help students through their shore-based Yachtmaster course. Both concise and comprehensive, this 'crammer' covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged and highlighted to make revising easier.

Throughout, the theory is set in a practical seagoing perspective. Tips on exam tactics are provided, and to relieve the tension of all that swotting, each section is enlivened with some of Mike Peyton's best loved cartoons.

This book has proved a real help to aspiring Yachtmasters since it was first published.

'A wealth of information, simply laid out' Cruising

Aimed at helping students through their shore-based and practical Yachtmaster course,

this fourth edition covers the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged

and highlighted to make revising easier. Providing tips on exam

tactics, this book is invaluable for aspiring Yachtmasters.