Start Sailing: Yachts is an illustrated reference guide for novice sailors who want to have all the essential information to hand, become a useful crew member and build confidence aboard a sailing yacht.
Also perfect for sailing schools, the app provides novice sailors with a clear, illustrated learning resource to support practical instruction both ashore and afloat.
With more than 100 expert illustrations, the app puts clear, practical information at your fingertips. Learn the parts of a yacht, essential crewing skills, basic navigation and safety at sea, then test your knowledge with quizzes.
KEY FEATURES
• More than 100 expert illustrations
• Clear, practical guidance for novice sailors
• Quick access to useful information
• Save useful pages to Favourites
• Test Yourself online quizzes to support learning
• Search to find topics faster
• Share app directly with friends
• Works offline, so essential information is always with you
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SEVEN MAIN SECTIONS
KIT BAG
What to bring, clothing, wet-weather gear, toiletries and medication, plus useful gear and gadgets.
THE YACHT
Parts of the boat, sails, ropes, electrics and using a tender.
LIFE ABOARD
Living below decks, fresh water, cooking and keeping the yacht tidy.
CREWING
Keeping watch, crewing skills, essential knots, winches, arriving at and leaving a berth, helming, hoisting sails, points of sail, tacking, gybing, anchoring and more.
NAVIGATING
Paper and electronic charts, passage planning, pilotage, ColRegs, weather forecasts and tides.
SAFETY
Lifejackets, first aid, man overboard drill and fire prevention.
BOAT WORDS
Plain-English explanations of boating terms you may encounter.
WHAT’S NEW IN THIS VERSION
This update makes Start Sailing: Yachts quicker and easier to use:
• Fresh, easy-to-navigate design
• Quick access to key sections and Test Yourself quizzes
• Search to find information faster
• Save useful pages to Favourites for quick reference
• Share helpful pages with friends
• Improved access to online test quizzes
• Reliable offline access to essential sailing information
Whether you are preparing for a sailing holiday, joining friends for a short break afloat or simply want to understand what happens aboard, knowing the basics before you go can make the experience safer and more enjoyable.
Start Sailing: Yachts helps new sailors move from passenger to active crew member, with practical guidance that is easy to understand and quick to find when needed.
Thank you for choosing Start Sailing: Yachts. Have fun afloat.
