Wiley Nautical - Sailing Books & Information

The Cockpit Companion, Revised Edition

This is the perfect summary of all you need to know - lights, shapes, buoys, Rules of the Road, tides, flags, knots, breakdowns etc., presented in a splash-resistant, quick-reference format. This is recommended reading for RYA courses and compliments the Dayskipper and Yachtmaster courses perfectly.

Featuring:

• Rule of the Road                
• Height of the tide
• Lights and shapes               
• Engine troubles
• Sound signals                      
• Safety equipment
• Buoyage                             
• Radio distress
• Flags, ropes & knots

These splash-proof cards summarise everything a sailor needs to know or finds hard to remember. Presented in a handy, card format they should take pride of place on any yacht or motorboat.

The Cockpit Companion was first published in 1997 and now needs a few adjustments. We have also added checklists on ‘Ready for Sea’, Safety Equipment and Calling for Assistance.