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Rob is a member of the Yacht Journalist's Association and has been submitting articles to the major Yachting Magazines since the mid nineteen nineties with articles in Practical Boat Owner and Sailing Today over the last year! More recently Rob has written four very successful sailing titles for RYA Publications and is currently working on a fifth print title plus 'e' versions of the existing books. He is also working on a series of 'e' titles for specialist 'e' publisher 'Books for Sail'.
RYA Publications:
'Introduction to Boat Handling for Power and Sail'
This book is packed with no-nonsense advice for all types of boater. Covering; Anchoring, Quay walls, Entering and leaving marina berths, Stern to Mooring, Mooring buoys, Heavy Weather techniques, Emergency situations and Boat Handling under sail, plus so much more. The book has had rave revues from yachting magazines across the globe and has been translated into other languages. A 'must have' title for anybody who has experienced a rising terror when approaching a strange berth.
'Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers'
"Clear and easy to understand" this book takes you through; The mechanics of sailing, Sail and mast controls, how to use them up wind, down wind and in various wind strengths, Plus sections on Spinnakers, Trade Wind and Heavy Weather Sailing. The RYA's Best Seller for the first year after publication. How to make you and your boat sail better.
'ICC Handbook'
All that you need to know prior to taking the ICC assessment! This book is also considered to be a concise practical day skipper course.
'CEVNI Handbook'
Lots of advice for those intending to cruise the inland waters of Continental Europe or those about to take the CEVNI endorsement test for their ICC.
'Start Racing, Sailing Cruisers and Keelboats'
A work in progress, the intention is to cover the issues that worry a new-comer to Yacht Racing. Some essential rules and tactics to keep you out of trouble, where to go and how to get started plus loads of advice for Trimmers, Bowmen, Helms, Tacticians, in fact everybody on board! Should be available from late 2012.
RYA 'E' BOOKS.
The RYA have developed a platform for the publication of E Books with embedded video and animation and intend to publish a couple of Rob's titles in that format shortly.
'BOOKS FOR SAIL'
A specialist publisher for 'E' Books in PDF format. Books for Sail will publish a series by Rob on a chapter by chapter basis over the winter of 2011/12. Watch the web site. www.books-for-sail.com
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