Whether you’re a passionate leisure sailor, a dedicated motor cruiser, or an aspiring commercial mariner in Ireland, the RYA Yachtmaster Handbook is an invaluable guide to excelling in your Yachtmaster exam and beyond. This comprehensive manual is crafted to illuminate what to expect during the examination process, detailing the examiner’s expectations and the rationale behind the testing.

With stunning illustrations to captivate and educate, the handbook concentrates on polishing skills that are critical for command at sea. It sets the foundation for a lifelong journey as a skilled and assured skipper, with content that builds on RYA Yachtmaster-level knowledge.

The book covers essential topics for every mariner, including the roles and responsibilities of an RYA Yachtmaster, progression opportunities, tidal knowledge, comprehensive passage planning, and advanced seamanship and stability principles.

Penned by James Stevens, a key architect of the RYA Yachtmaster scheme and the current chair of the RYA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel, the handbook carries the weight of his expertise and the international acclaim of the Yachtmaster qualification.