Get a handle on your boat handling
01 Nov 2008
Rob Gibson's guide is crammed with useful tips and pointers
Handling a boat is a ticklish business and you can' t really class yourself as a true boater unless you have been involved in some kind of minor contretemps in a busy marina, generally involving a large and appreciative crowd.
Whilst these little incidents are entertaining, it is infinitely more pleasing to merely slip insouciantly into your berth with the minimum of fuss. This is where the RYA's Introduction to Boat Handling for Sail and Power comes into its own.
Rob Gibson's guide is crammed with useful tips and pointers to help give you a firm understanding of what makes your boat go where. A must for all boaters.
The RYA Introduction to Boat Handling for Sail and Power is available from the RYA on www.rya.org.uk/shop or 0845 345 0372, priced at £12.99.
