Personal Watercraft Training
Powerboat and PWC Publications
August 28th 2008

Powerboat Training - Books for Sale

Absolute Aqua recommend the following publications:

POWERBOAT TRAINING AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT BOOKS

Book title

Content

Price

RYA Powerboat logbook

Logbook covering the syllabus for every RYA powerboat course from RYA Level 1 to Advanced; a personal log & certificate area.

£4-80

RYA Powerboat practical course notes handbook

The book that supports the practical powerboat courses run by the RYA, including RYA Level 1, 2, Safety boat & Advanced.

£8-99

RYA Powerboat handbook
Author – Paul Glatzel

A more in-depth book covering all the RYA powerboat courses in addition to a wealth of information to all those thinking of going to sea.

£13-65

RYA International regulations for preventing collision at sea

To be safe at sea, you must be able to identify other vessels & their special lights & shapes, predict how they are likely to alter course/speed in any potential collision situation. This latest RYA edition helps you interpret the rules correctly.

£5-00

RYA European waterways regulations (the CEVNI rules explained)

Rules & regulations for safe operation of craft on European inland waterways
A must have for the CEVNI test !

£7-50

RYA Inland waterways handbook

The book that supports the Inland waters helmsman’s course.

£7-50

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (JETSKI) BOOKS

Book title

Content

Price

RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft

The book that supports the practical PWC course run by the RYA, including information on navigation, collision avoidance, weather, launching, emergencies, maintenance etc.

£7-99

SHOREBASED BOOKS

Book title

Content

Price

RYA VHF/DSC (Marine Radio)
Incl GMDSS handbook

The complete marine VHF syllabus explained. Essential background reading for anyone taking a VHF course. Covers radio procedures from routine calls to urgency & distress & an explanation of the new GMDSS (Global maritime distress & safety system) requirements.

£5-50

RYA VHF/DSC (Marine Radio)
Shore range certificate
Syllabus & sample exam questions

Essential reading before the VHF operator’s short range certificate examination. The book lists the syllabus & includes practice questions to prepare for the written test.

£3-50

St. Johns RYA first Aid manual
(7th edition revised)

The ‘bible’ of First Aid & the support book to the RYA Small craft first aid course. A fantastic reference manual.

£12-99

RYA Navigation handbook
Author – Tim Bartlett

 

 

Whether you are studying navigation as part of an RYA course or just want to know more about the art of navigation, this book is highly recommended as a support to powerboat courses or the RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course.

£14-99

RYA weather handbook

If met. has ever confused you then this is your answer. An in-depth guide to weather, interpreting synoptic charts etc

£12-99

** Please note: All books are in stock at our office or by mail order, P&P in addition. Please contact Absolute Aqua on 01202 666118 or email info@absoluteaqua.co.uk