Sailing Merchandise  

1. Cd,s & DVD

Good news for sailors!

 

The Boating Bible - sold 70,000 copies - has been updated and developed into an interactive multimedia manual.

 

Practically a sailing school in a computer, The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship is six CDs covering:

      Boat Handling (two disks): From hoisting sails to heavy weather running. How to arrive at and leave a marina berth safely.

      Navigation and Passage Planning: Learn basic navigation as well as tips on getting the most out of your GPS.

      Skipper and Crew: What makes a good crew? Learn ropework from an expert. Checklists prior to a voyage. Plus browse The Language of the Sea.

      Safety and Emergencies: How to prepare your boat for a voyage; how to handle nautical and medical emergencies.

      Weathercraft: Develop your observation skills to enhance the forecasts you receive.

Plus a 75 minute DVD - The Joys of Sailing.

 

Test your knowledge in these five multiple choice quizzes:

      Ships' lights - recognise vessels around you

      Rules of the road - know your rights

      Sound signals - used in poor visibility and narrow channels

      Buoyage systems - IALA A and B

      Flags - from Diver Down to I Require a Tug

 

There are 58 animations, 31 video clips and 107 illustrations, plus The Language of the Sea - 1,000 nautical terms explained.

 

To order your copy of The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship, or learn more about it,

Click here 

 

2. Navigation System

This is a great GPS System, load it onto your laptop, includes lights, bells and whistles lot's of Fun before you try it for real on one of our offshore courses.

Click here on Software on Board to get your copy.

3. Books from Yachting Australia

Available from Pacific Sailing School at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, New Beach Road Rushcutters Bay

 

Sailing for Dummies $40

New Australian and New Zealand Version recently updated by our own PSS team.

Introductory Keelboat $30 

On the cover is John Gardiner our Chief Instructor sailing our International J24 Blackjack

 

Start Sailing Right
 

The ultimate accessory for those learning to sail.  This book is a beginner's guide to sailing primarily focusing on dinghies and small yachts. The skills introduced in this book will be useful when sailing any boat. Ideal reference book for participants entering either the Small Boat Sailing Scheme or Yacht Cruising Scheme. 

 

Introductory Keelboat
 
A highly visual guide for those new to daysailing keelboats.  To ensure your on water experiences are enjoyable this book covers all the basic sailing concepts including boat handling, safety, docking, anchoring, basic navigation and more! Yacht Cruising Scheme participants will gain great benefit from this comprehensive reference book as they progress in their sail training. 

 

Coastal Navigation
 

Navigation skills are based on the questions "Where am I now?" and "How do I safely get from here to where I want to go?"  This book answers those questions by covering charts, chart work, navigational strategies, passage planning traditional navigation techniques and electronic navigational equipment. This book will benefit participants in most of the Yachting Australia Training Schemes.

 

Cruising Yacht
 
This book covers the basics for those learning to skipper or crew a larger keelboat. Material covered includes elementary navigation, safety, shortening sail, cruising systems such as electrics and bilges, as well as the fundamentals of boat handling, docking, anchoring. Ideally suited for those participants continuing in the Yacht Cruising Scheme.

 

3. RYA Publications                        

Course
All Levels

Publication
 RYA Cruising Logbook* (included in Start Yachting course )

Cost

$14.95

Start Yachting and
Competent Crew Inshore / Offshore 

   

RYA Competent Crew Practical Course Notes (included in Start Yachting course )    
Boat Safety Handbook

$24.95
$16.95

Day Skipper Practical      
      

RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes (included in Day Skipper Shorebased course )
 

$24.95

Day Skipper Shorebased
and
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster
Shorebased




Day Skipper Shorebased Course Notes (included in Day Skipper Shorebased course ) 
RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes (included in Day Skipper Shorebased course )
RYA Navigation Handbook#
RYA Navigation Exercises#   
RYA Weather Handbook#
RYA International Collision Regulations#
Stability and Buoyancy#
Yachtmaster Course Notes (inc in Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased course kit)    

$24.95
$24.95
$49.95
$41.95
$41.95
$14.95
$14.95
$24.95

Radio Course

RYA VHF Handbook

$36.95

Radar Course

RYA Introduction to Radar

$21.95

RYA Diesel Engine Course

RYA Diesel Engine Handbook

$49.95

Safety and Sea Survival Course

RYA Sea Survival Practical Course Notes

$24.95

 

 

 

 


Navigation Equipment


A delivery fee of $8 per order applies to Navigation Equipment

 

 

Bi-Rola Chart Protractor
Bi-Rola Rule
Parallel Rule Capt Fields 15"
Blundell Harling Dividers
Pencil Compass 7"
Flip Cards Rules, Buoys, Flags
Flip Cards Lights and Shapes

$29.95
$49.95
$30.00
$25.00
$39.95
$11.95
$13.95


Miscellaneous


A delivery fee of $8 per order applies to miscellaneous items

 

 

Australian Boating Manual    
Australian Tide Tables
Australian Tide Tables CD
Survival at Sea (AMSA)
Chart Symbols and Abbreviations
100 Magic Miles
YA Logbook
Queensland Small Ships Manual
Racing Rules (Blue Book)
Rules Master Pro
Cruising the New South Wales Coast

$74.95
$55.00
$55.00
$24.95
$28.50
$64.95
$20.00
$29.35
$27.50
$99.00
$69.95


                                                                                                                                       
Please Note

Please check your course inclusions before ordering a book as they may be included.
A delivery fee of $8 per order applies to navigation equipment and miscellaneous items plus postage and handling if you require the books sent out.

#Books strongly recommended prior to Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased Course.


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