_RYA_ Advanced Advanced HandbookIntroduction 1 Sailing is one of the most enjoyable and challenging sports in the world. It is a sport that everyone can take part in whether you are 8 years old or 80 years old with boats for all abiities and budgets too. \\ The RYA National Sailing Scheme is the world’s leading small boat sailing scheme with over 80,000 people annually taking part in one of the many courses which make up this accessible and affordable training scheme. The RYA Advanced Sailing Handbook has been produced to accompany the five advanced sailing modules within the National Sailing Scheme and follows on from the first book in the series, the Start Sailing Handbook, The National Sailing Scheme training courses can be followed in a variety of boats from dinghies, to keelboats, to multihulls and whilst some techniques and manoeuvres are generic, others are more boat specific and this publication explains and helps you understand these advanced techniques So whatever your choice of boat you can be assured that by following an RYA training course you will be taking part in a tried and tested programme designed to help you maximise your progress and develop effective and safe sailing skils. With over 750 RYA Recognised Training Centres worldwide you will have lots of places to choose from for training, all of which undergo a rigorous annual inspection to ensure that you undertake your training course in a safe and well equipped venue under the guidance of trained and experienced RYA instructors. Hope you enjoy the book and happy sailing. John Thorn RYA National Sailing Coach @ Available on DVD (with this publication) where you see this symbol RY Training Centre The RYA is committed to encouraging both women and men to participate in sailing. For clarity only, this book is writen using the masculine gender e.g. man overboard. 7% @1. Seamanship Skills To carry out any of the manoeuvres in this section, follow these easy steps: PREPARATION Take a moment to ensure that you, your crew and equipment are fully prepared. COMMUNICATION. Discuss plans and how best to execute them, with your crew. APPROACH Approach so that the manoeuvre is as simple as possible. If you need to stop what force will stop you? If you need to turn, what will help you turn? EXECUTION Complete a smooth, effective manoeuvre with an escape plan for misjudgement or unforeseen situations. See Re Cia Ome ae Oe Ce MC Cn