Customer Reviews
Not polished - By: Ssendam, 31 Oct 2007 
I was initially quite happy with this book but after working through some of the tests there are a few typos that are extremely frustrating. In addition the answers for the test papers were not well explained.
One other small gripe ... The book advertises a "Free Practice Chart". It's not free, you need it to do the exercisesin the book so it's clearly part of what you are paying for. The charts are only black & white whereas your exam charts will bein colour, as charts are.
Overall I was dissapointed, the RYA do a much better book with proper practice charts.
EXCELLENT PRACTICE EXERCISES THAT SUPPORT THE RYA COUSE WELL - By: rogersemail2@tinyworld.co.uk, 05 Dec 2000 
THE BOOK CONTAINS EXTENSIVE AND QUITE INVOLVED EXERCISES THAT THE ARE ESSENTIAL IN BUILBING CONFIDENCE. IF I HAD ONE CRITICISM, I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED SOME GREATER DETAIL IN EXPLAINING SOME OF THE ANSWERS. BUT IT HAS GREATLY HELPED ME, A TRUE NOVICE, IN LEARNING SOME OF THE SKILLS FOR MY COURSE.
The best book for refreshing those navigation skills. - By: , 02 Oct 1999 This book suits those who are about to take the RYA Day Skipper theory or practical tests.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could see the kind of questions the RYA asks candidates to solve? Well this book covers most of them, & also includes the answers so you can check your work.
If you need to brush up your coastal navigation skills before you set sail, this book will give you the confidence you need to pass that course. It even comes complete with a practice chart. This is no theory book, this is hands-on stuff.
It covers all of the required syllabus, from three-point fixes right upto passage planning.
The book includes extracts from several nautical almanacs so that tides can be calculated & passages planned safely. You don't need any other reference material. The questions are realistic to make you think, & the free chart encourages you to shape a coursein pencil.
You can check your pencil marks on the chart against the full-size photographsin the book. If they are identical, you know you are correct.
Finally, this book is useful to those who have already taken the RYA test but are occasional sailors. If you feel your skills are becoming rusty due to lack of use, then try solving some of the questions. Sharpen up your 2B pencils & shape some courses. Your skills will be refreshedin no time & your confidence will soar.
