Books Change Log

Reprinted July 2023

Page 25: Under ‘Type Approval’, the first paragraph (‘Marine radio equipment...’) has been replaced with the following text:

[START]

Marine radio equipment offered for sale in the UK must conform to the technical requirements of the Radio Equipment Direction (RED) and should carry an identification mark similar to the one shown below.

[END]

Page 25: Under ‘Type Approval’, a new paragraph has been added before the paragraph ‘Second-hand sets...’.

Page 32: Sentence one, the text in brackets ‘(as per instructions given in M Notice 1646)' has been removed.

Page 33: Sentence one, the text in brackets ‘(as per instructions given in M Notice 1646)' has been removed.

Reprinted August 2022

Page 16: The section under 'The Distress Message' sub-heading has been updated. The 'Total number of persons on board' information has been moved to be included within the line 'Other useful information'.

Page 17: A new paragraph has been added within the 'Receiving a Distress Message' section.

Page 17: The first and second lines of the example Coastguard response have been updated. A line has also been removed.

Page 17: The paragraph under the sub-heading 'Using DSC to Send a Mayday Relay' has been updated.

Page 18: The section under 'The Mayday Relay Call and Message' sub-heading has been updated. The 'Number of people on board' information has been moved to be included within the line 'Other information'.

Page 18: The paragraph following the Mayday Relay call and message example has been updated. 

Page 18: The second line of the repeated Mayday Relay call has been updated.

Reprinted November 2021

Page 27: Link 'www.rya.org.uk/go/src' has been updated to 'www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/marine-radio-short-range-certificate-course-srcc'. 

Reprinted October 2023 

No content changes.

Reprinted April 2023

Page 11: A new paragraph has been added to the bottom of this page regarding antenna installation.

Reprinted October 2022

Throughout: Some of the illustrations within this book have been updated to amend several of the boat call signs.

Reprinted January 2022

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Reprinted September 2022

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Reprinted November 2021

Page 30: 'Check the centreboard is three-quarters up...' has been changed to 'Check the centreboard is one-third up...' 

Reprinted January 2024

No content changes.

Reprinted June 2023

Throughout: The RYA logo has been updated on the cover and within the internal pages of this book to reflect the RYA's new branding.

Page 30: The introduction paragraph has been updated to clarify where the Start Racing course can be delivered. A suggested course length has also been added.

Page 31: An 'Experienced Sailor's Direct Assessment' section has been added to this page.

Page 32: The introduction paragraph has been updated to clarify who can teach the Club Racing course, and where it can be delivered. 

Page 34: The introduction paragraph has been updated to clarify who can teach the Regional Racing course, and where it can be delivered.

Page 36: The introduction paragraph has been updated to clarify who can teach the Championship Racing course, and where it can be delivered.

Fifth Edition (Released June 2022)

The new edition has been updated with the new courses from RYA Racing. Replacing Intermediate Racing and Advanced Racing are Club Racing, Regional Racing, and Championship Racing. There are new photographs and a new cover design.

Reprinted June 2023

Throughout: This book and accompanying poster have been updated to reflect the RYA's new logo and brand colours.

Reprinted December 2022

Page 4: The RYA OnBoard information has been updated.

Page 10: Under the red heading ‘SAILING BACKGROUND’, sub-heading ‘General’, a new listed point at the bottom (under the listed point ending ‘...clothing for protection’) has been added. This reads:

[START]

Understands the basic principles of Sail Safe: The 7 Common Senses (please see the inside back cover).

[END]

Page 16: Under the red heading ‘SAILING BACKGROUND’, sub-heading ‘Sailing Theory’, under listed point one (ending ‘…sternway, broaching’), a new listed point has been added. This reads:

[START]

Knows and can apply Sail Safe: The 7 Common Senses (please see the inside back cover).

[END]

Reprinted June 2022

Page 10: The text 'Understands how to and can recover a man overboard' has been moved from the 'Sailing Background' section to the 'Practical: Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres' section.

Fourth Edition (Released February 2022)

Cover: New design and images.

Throughout: Some of the images have been updated.

All syllabus pages: To the left of each syllabus element, the requirement for a signature has been changed to a tick.

All syllabus pages: The space for a training centre stamp in the instructor signature box has been removed.

Page 3: The flow diagram has been updated to reflect changes to the Racing Syllabus.

Page 5: Last line on the page, the URL has been updated.

Pages 6, 8 and 10: An opening paragraph has been added to these pages.

Page 12: Under the heading ‘PRACTICAL’, ‘Rigging & Launching’, the wording ‘in any wind direction’ beneath the syllabus element ‘Recover’ has been removed.

Page 18: Under the heading ‘Sailing Techniques & Manoeuvres’, ‘Perform spinnaker:’ has been amended to read: ‘Perform the following as helm or crew:’

Page 18: Under the heading ‘Sailing Techniques & Manoeuvres’, beneath the syllabus element ‘Drop’, the wording ‘as crew or helm’ has been deleted.

Page 20: The first paragraph has been amended.

Page 20: Under the heading ‘Rigging’, the wording for the first syllabus element has been amended.

Page 20: Under the heading ‘Navigation’, the wording for the first syllabus element has been amended.

Pages 26–33: The Racing Syllabus has been updated, including changes to existing course names and a new course too.

Page 35 (previously page 33): The RYA URL within the bottom right text box has been updated.

Page 36 and 37 (previously page 34 and 35): These pages have been updated to include the latest information.

Course certificate pages: The course certificate pages at the back of the book have been amended to reflect changes to the Racing Syllabus. 

Reprinted January 2024

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Reprinted March 2023

Page 4: The introduction to the book has been updated.

Page 30: In the second list of bullet points on the page, under 'Before you start', a new bullet point has been added.

Page 31: The paragraph under 'Sailing without a Centreboard' has been expanded to include further information.

Reprinted March 2022

Page 130: National Sailing Scheme Model illustration added and amended to include the new racing model. 

Reprinted December 2020

Page 49: The first sentence on this page has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

In this example, the height of the evening tide varies between 1.1m and 3.4m above chart datum, a range of 2.3m.

[ENDS]

Page 49: The illustration at the bottom of this page has been amended. The second column, 'Rules of Tenths' has been amended to read 'Rule of Percentages'. The corresponding numbers in this column have been amended to percentages.

Page 131/132: Five new entries have been added to the glossary: 'Angle of attack', 'Bear away', 'CMG', 'Displacement (dinghy)', and 'VMG'. 

Reprinted March 2023

Page 45: The text in the yellow 'splat' text box in the bottom right corner of the page has been amended.

Page 84: A couple of the website links have been updated on this page.

Reprinted November 2021

Page 84: 'www.rya.org.uk/go/junior' has been updated to 'www.rya.org.uk/racing/british-youth-sailing/junior'.

Page 84: 'www.rya.org.uk/racing/youth-junior/info/Pages/recognised-classes.aspx' has been updated to 'www.rya.org.uk/racing/british/youth/sailing/youth/youth-classes' and 'www.rya.org.uk/racing/british-youth-sailing/junior/junior-classes'

Reprinted December 2020

Page 3: In the last line of text, the URL has been updated to read: 'www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org'.

Reprinted January 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Reprinted August 2022

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Reprinted September 2021

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Reprinted November 2023

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Third Edition (Released December 2022)

Key changes: The text and signs have been updated so that the book now reflects what is in CEVNI 6 (the latest version). There are some new signs, some changes to instructions on using VHF, and some changes to Definitions. 

The following sections in particular have been updated:

• Definitions
• Visual Signage
• Reduced Visibility – Navigation by Radar
• Navigation Lights & Day Marks

Reprinted November 2018

Page 10: Bullet point four under the 'Regulations' sub-heading has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

Knows sound signals to be made by vessels as in question 3

[ENDS]

Page 33: Final bullet point in blue box has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

Knows sound signals to be made by vessels as in question 3.

[ENDS]

Reprinted May 2023

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Reprinted September 2022

Page 17: The 'Ventilation' section has been updated with important information regarding carbon monoxide.

Reprinted October 2021

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Reprinted August 2019

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Reprinted December 2022

Throughout: Various changes have been made to update information on the RYA Racing courses, particularly changes in course names.

Reprinted April 2022

Page 5: The illustration has been amended to reflect the new racing scheme. On the far left, starting at the bottom and going up with the arrows, it now reads 'Start Racing', 'Club Racing', 'Regional Racing', and an added box with 'Championship Racing'.

Page 6: The illustration has been amended as page 5. 

Page 28: The illustration has been updated to reflect the new racing scheme. 

Page 128: The RIB and anchor in the illustration has been rotated by 180 degrees so they are facing downward.

Page 49: Under ‘Reviewing and Debriefing’, bullet point three, the text in brackets at the end of the bullet point has been amended to read: ‘(Visit the RYA Training Support site “CPD section” for a webinar on Taking Notes)’

Page 61: Under ‘Introduction’, second to last paragraph of this section (‘Not all individuals...’). This paragraph has been amended to read:

[START]

Not all individuals will have formal diagnoses of a specific type of learning condition. Others may not be completely aware, and for some there is a reluctance to seek one, perhaps due to fear; denial from the parents or the individuals themselves; concerns of labelling; stigma associated with special education, or simply the emotional impact of such a diagnosis.

[END] 

Page 66: Top illustration, the heeling force arrow has been amended from curved to straight.

Page 66: The bottom illustration has been updated.

Page 67: The top illustration has been updated.

Page 78: In the illustration, caption 1a has been updated.

Page 103: The numbered list on this page has been updated to provide clarification.

Page 105: The illustration on this page has been updated.

Page 106: Under 'Teaching Sequence', bullet point four has been updated to read: '4. As the boom lifts slightly, helm moves quickly across the boat, facing forwards as you turn.'

Page 107: The arrow at the bottom of the illustration has been changed.

Page 116: Numbered point one has been updated to read: '1. Both helm and crew move onto the hull, towards the windward back quarter to help break the seal of the air pocket.'

Page 130: The bottom right illustration has been corrected.

Page 146: Under 'Teaching Sequence', numbered point one has been amended to read: '1. Helm bears away in the hoist-drop zone (training run) and takes spinnaker sheet from crew, and continues to trim it.'

Page 146: The captions in the illustration have been amended.

Page 162: The RYA OnBoard information on this page has been updated.

Page 166: The RYA Instructor Code of Conduct has been updated to the September 2022 version.

Page 169: The RYA Equality Policy has been amended. Only a few words have changed – this is not a major amend.

Pages 171–178: These pages have been updated to included the most recent safeguarding policy and advice.

New Edition 2021

• Completely updated layout and clearer design.
• Double-handed and single-handed teaching method sections now have detailed illustrations rather than photographs – especially important for capsize recovery.
• Adaptations for keelboats and multihulls are now with the sessions rather than in separate sections. They are also now illustrated.
• Updates made to RYA Instructor Training Awards and Background Knowledge & Information sections – the latest information and guidance on things like best practice in safeguarding are now included.
• Much more detailed sections on teaching advanced modules and further sessions. New information on roll tacking, roll gybing, and trapezing. All are now illustrated.
• Techniques for Instructing & Coaching section updated with new information – much more on helping students to learn, how and why people learn, communication skills, emotional intelligence, providing feedback and the effectiveness of the ways of doing so, session planning, group control during practical sessions, and adapting sessions for individuals with diagnosed learning conditions.
• An index has been added to aid referencing.

Reprinted March 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.
Page 165: The health declaration has been updated.
Page 167: The Code of Conduct has been updated.

Prior to executing the plan, the following information should be updated:

• The condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment
• The ETAs at critical points for tide heights and flow
• Meteorological information, including periods of low visibility
• Daytime versus night-time passing of danger points and any effect this may have on position-fixing accuracy

You can buy the book here.

Reprinted December 2023

Throughout: This book has been updated to reflect the RYA’s new logo and brand colours.

Page 6: The Code of Conduct has been updated.

Page 9: The Instructor Health Declaration has been updated.

Page 9: The Carbon Monoxide section has been moved to page 10.

Page 41: The text under RYA Powerboat Instructor to RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor Conversion has been removed and replaced with:

[START]

The Instructor conversion route to RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor ceased on 31 December 2023. 

[END]

Page 152: Points five and six have been updated.

Reprinted November 2022

Page 5: The RYA Instructor Code of Conduct has been updated to the September 2022 version.

Page 9: An important section on carbon monoxide safety has been added.

Page 79: Two new bullet points have been added to this page regarding untrained/inexperienced helms and operating powerboats safely in a group.

Pages 146–152: These pages have been updated to included the most recent safeguarding policy and advice.

Page 158: Paragraph two, line two, the RYA URL have been updated to: www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/environment

Reprinted March 2020

Throughout: References to 'coastal/inland' distinction have been removed.

Page 5: The RYA Instructor Code of Conduct has been updated. A new bullet point has been added which reads:

[STARTS]

Hold appropriate insurance cover either individually or through the training centre in which they are working.

[ENDS]

Page 6: The RYA Equality Policy has been updated to reflect current RYA policy. Both the 'Objectives' and 'Implementation' sections have been amended.

Page 7: The 'Gaining Recognition' section has been updated to include information on applying for recognition online.

Page 10: The 'Who Teaches Which Courses in the RYA Power Schemes?' table has been updated.

Pages 75–77: The content on these pages has been re-ordered.

Pages 114–126: The content on these pages has been re-ordered and amended, including the addition of a new 'Stopping Distances' section with a new illustration.

Pages 146–147: 'Appendix 1 – Safeguarding and Child Protection' has been amended to reflect current RYA policy.

Page 150: Bullet point five of the 'Sexual Abuse' section has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

Sport situations which involve physical contact (e.g. supporting or guiding children) could potentially create situations where sexual abuse may go unnoticed. Abusive situations may also occur if adults misuse their power and position of trust over young people.

[ENDS]

Page 152: The second to last paragraph on this page has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

An allegation may range from mild verbal bullying to physical or sexual abuse. If you are concerned that a child may be being abused, it is NOT your responsibility to investigate further BUT it is your responsibility to act on your concerns and report them to the appropriate statutory authorities.

[ENDS]

Pages 160–167: The index has been updated to reflect changes throughout the book.

Reprinted December 2023

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Page 7: The Code of Conduct has been updated.

Page 12: The Health Declaration has been updated.

Reprinted October 2022

Pages 6 and 7: The RYA Instructor Code of Conduct has been updated to the latest version.

Pages 8 and 9: The RYA Equality Policy has been updated to the latest version.

Reprinted June 2021

Pages 6/7: The Instructor Code of Conduct has been updated.

Page 66: Section ‘14.2 Authorisation of Exams’ – a new paragraph at the end of this section to read:

[START]

Although the student/instructor ratio is 5:1, please remember that only four RYA Yachtmaster candidates can be examined in any one session.

[END]

Page 69: The section ‘14.8 Conversion Practical Examinations’ has been removed. A new section – '14.8 Practical Exam Prerequisites and Weblinks' has been added.

Reprinted August 2023

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Page 24: The mnemonic in the first paragraph has been updated.

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Reprinted January 2023

Page 95: Answer B has been corrected to read:

[START]

Fall of tide 4.3m – 0.8m 3.5m

[END]

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Page 95: The illustration on this page has been amended to adjust the plot lines on the tidal curve graph.

Page 95: In the line which reads ‘a) Height to tide at 1635 SPDST 4.2m’, ‘4.2m’ has been amended to read ‘4.3m’

Page 95: In the line which reads ‘b) Fall of tide 4.2m – 0.8m 3.4m’, ‘3.4m’ has been amended to read ‘3.5m’

Page 95: In the line which reads ‘c) Fall or tide 3.4m’, ‘3.4m’ has been amended to read ‘3.5m’

Page 95: In the line which reads ‘Depth to anchor 6.0m’, '6.0m' has been amended to read ‘6.1m’

Reprinted June 2020

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Reprinted January 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Reprinted January 2023

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Reprinted January 2021

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Reprinted July 2023

Page 6: Lines two and three of paragraph two have been updated to read:

[START]

they appear to be 70° above our north-east horizon and 50° above the horizon in the north-west.

[END]

Page 16: The sum at the bottom of the page has been amended to read:

[START]

316º44’.7

8º33’.0

__________

325º17’.7

[END]

Page 18: The sum below paragraph one has been amended to read:

[START]

N  0º35’.2

0’.6

__________

N 0º34’.6

[END]

Page 35: The formula for Azimuth has been amended to read:

[START]

sin Z = (sin LHA x cos Dec) / cos Hc

[END]

Page 35: Line two of the third paragraph has been amended to read:

[START]

Now, the LHA is 70º+ 8º 30’E = 78º30’

[END]

Page 36: The sum at the top of the page has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

Sextant Altitude 17°41’.2

Index error – 5'.3

Observed Altitude 17°35’.9

Correction for Dip – 2'.5

Apparent Altitude 17°33’.4

Correction for SD etc. +. 13’.0

True Altitude 17°46’.4

[ENDS]

Page 36: The notepad illustration has been updated to reflect the above change to the sum.

Reprinted January 2022

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Reprinted January 2021

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Throughout: The RYA logo has been updated on the cover and internal pages.

Accompanying certificate: This has been updated to include the RYA's new logo and brand colours.

Reprinted October 2023

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Reprinted November 2021

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Reprinted January 2021

Page 36: The tidal curve illustration has been amended to include four extra vertical black dashes after the number 6 on the top horizontal axis.

Reprinted August 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Page 21: The stream arrow marked 14.28 on the left of the tidal stream atlas was corrected to 07.14. 

Reprinted January 2023

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Reprinted January 2021

Page 36: The tidal curve illustration has been amended to include four extra vertical black dashes after the number 6 on the top horizontal axis.

Reprinted June 2022

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Reprinted September 2021

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Reprinted April 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Throughout: Additional content has been added and updated throughout the book to include information on electrical engines, twin engines, joystick manoeuvring and electronic navigation.

Throughout: Images were updated throughout.

Page 31: A section about carbon monoxide was added:

[STARTS]

All cooking and heating appliances can produce carbon monoxide if not properly ventilated. Exhaust fumes from machinery may also accumulate in enclosed space, and even in open cockpits if stationary or travelling at low speed. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless, and poisoning can be deadly. The first signs are headaches, tiredness, sickness, and dizziness. It is recommended that you fit a carbon monoxide detector and test it regularly. To ensure adequate ventilation throughout the cabin, make sure that any ventilators are clear of obstructions.

[ENDS]

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Reprinted January 2024

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Reprinted December 2022

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Reprinted February 2022

Page 4: The paragraph under the sub-heading 'Powerboaters with Special Needs' has been amended.

Page 15/16: The bullet points on these pages have been restructured. 

Page 16: The sub-heading 'Section C: Coastal' has been removed. The bullet points that were under this sub-heading has been moved.

Page 17: The following sentence has been removed from 'Section D: Direct Assessment for Experienced Powerboat Drivers':

[START]

Candidates seeking assessment on coastal waters will demonstrate a knowledge and practical application of Section C.

[END]

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Reprinted June 2023

Throughout: The RYA logo on the cover and within the internal pages of this book have been updated.

Page 62: Left hand column, middle of the page, under 'IALA region B' bold text, the text 'Red = Port mark (right). Green = Starboard mark (left)' has been updated to read: 

[START]

Red = Starboard mark (right). Green = Port mark (left)

[END]

Page 77: In the illustration in the bottom right corner, the label reading 'Five-metre line' has been updated to read 'Six-metre line'.

Page 110: Some of the website links on this page have been updated due to broken links.

Third edition (Published June 2022)

The book’s new edition has been substantially updated, with a new layout, new illustrations, new photographs, and new information on the following subjects:

• Gate systems
• Features unique to various makes of personal watercraft
• Boarding
• Handling
• Things to do while afloat
• Tow sports
• Electronic navigation
• Methods of reboarding for different types of personal watercraft
• Righting after capsize
• Performance riding, including cornering
• Aftercare and maintenance, including winterising
• Considerations when buying a personal watercraft

There are also updated syllabuses for the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course.

Reprinted September 2023

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Reprinted April 2023

Page 27: In the table at the top of the page, row one, the first sentence has been amended to read:

[START]

A vessel engaged in fishing (but not trawling) displays an all-round red light above an all-round white light instead of the masthead light.

[END]

Page 27: In the table at the top of the page, row two, the first sentence has been amended to read:

[START]

A vessel engaged in trawling displays an all-round green light above an all-round white light instead of the masthead light.

[END]

Reprinted September 2022

Page 42: A new section has been added to this page about carbon monoxide.

Reprinted January 2022

Page 15: 'Remove any weed or vegetation from the trailer and hose the boat down to remove salt and to reduce the chance of transferring non-native invasive species between boating locations, sea or inland.' has been added to 'Recovery'.

Reprinted June 2021

Page 12: Under the sub-heading ‘Operating at Planing Speed’, sentence two has been updated to read the following:

[START]

Before changing direction, it is critical that you take a ‘life saver’ shoulder check for an effective look around to spot other water users and be aware of the effect of your wash.

[END]

Page 37: The illustration at the top of the page has been amended. The two moons at the top and bottom of the illustration have been amended to half-moon shapes.

Page 42: A new section has been added: 'Heading Afloat with Family and Friends'.

Reprinted May 2023

Page 20: A new section has been added to this page about carbon monoxide.

Reprinted April 2022

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Reprinted June 2021

Throughout: References to 'GPS' have been amended to 'GNSS'.

Reprinted August 2023

Page 12: In the illustration, the label previously reading ‘Stern spring’ has been amended to read ‘Aft spring’. The label previously reading ‘Bow spring’ has been amended to read ‘For’ard spring’.

Reprinted September 2022

Page 99: The 'Carbon Monoxide' section has been updated with important information.

Reprinted September 2021

Page 12/13: The illustration on these pages has been amended to add a guard rail to the starboard side of the boat.

eBook note: In E-CCPCN, this corresponds with pages 8 and 9 on the RYA Books app, or pages 10 and 11 via Online Access.

Page 41: The illustration on this page has been amended to move the line extending from the 'Storm jib' label to extend to the red area of the sail.

eBook note: In E-CCPCN, this corresponds with page 35 on the RYA Books app, or page 37 via Online Access.

Page 47: In the middle illustration, labels have been added to the left hand side. The top label reads 'Head'. The bottom label reads 'Tack'.

eBook note: In E-CCPCN, this corresponds with page 41 on the RYA Books app, or page 43 via Online Access.

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Page 76: Information on the danger of carbon monoxide has been added to this page.

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Updated July 2022

Page 17: The bottom left illustration has been amended. The label has been changed to read 'Both plates lead sulphate' with two red arrows pointing to the two white plates.

Page 22: A vertical axis reading 'Amp hours' and a horizontal axis reading 'Discharge current' have been added to the graph.

Page 22: To the right of the graph, the equation in the black-bordered box has been updated to read: 

[START]

T = R(C/IR)n

[END]

Page 28: The bottom left illustration has been amended. The labels now point to the correct parts on the illustration.

Page 37: The caption under the top right image has been amended. '65W' has been corrected to read '65A'.

Page 41: Second paragraph, line six, ‘a predominantly negative layer’ has been amended to read ‘a predominantly positive layer’. This is to remove the repetition of ‘a predominantly negative layer’ which also appears on the line above.

Page 67: Paragraph under the sub-heading ‘Light emitting diodes (LEDs)’, line 12, the words '– 1.3Ah instead of 17Ah over an 8 hour night!' have been deleted to ensure accuracy.

Updated October 2021

Page 6: In paragraph 2, line 6, the following sentence has been added after 'government'.

[STARTS]

Always revert to the original source of legislation when checking for the latest information.

[ENDS]

Page 26: In the pink box, the text for ‘Area Category 5’ has been amended to read as follows:

[STARTS]

To sea, within 20 miles from a nominated departure point named in the certificate in favourable weather and daylight.*

[ENDS]

Page 26: Below the bottom line ‘(Extract taken from MGN 280)’ but within the pink box, the following text has been added:

[STARTS]

*The workboat code uses different wording. Nominated departure point is not used and is replaced by Distance from land. Category 5 is 3 miles day and night.

[ENDS]

Page 36: In the table’s right-hand column, in the purple Category 5 row, the text has been amended to read as follows:

[STARTS]

To sea, within 20 miles from a nominated departure point named in the certificate in favourable weather and daylight.*

[ENDS]

Page 36: At the bottom of the page, below the table, the following text has been added:

[STARTS]

*The workboat code uses different wording. Nominated departure point is not used and is replaced by Distance from land. Category 5 is 3 miles day and night.

[ENDS]

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Page 91: A section on carbon monoxide has been added to this page.

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Page 28: Left-hand column, ‘BACKGROUND’ paragraph, line four, ‘38ft’ has been amended to read ‘35ft’.

Page 53: Right-hand column, the 'Internet' paragraph has been updated.

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Page 10: The table in the top left of the page has been updated.

Page 10: The illustration of the RYA MCA Exam Application form has been removed. This has been replaced with a QR code that links to the URL www.rya.org.uk/exams.

Page 10: The 'Booking the Exam' section has been updated.

Pages 11/12: The content on these pages has been extensively updated.

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There has been new information on towing added to page 82.

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Page 8: A new sentence has been added to the end of page 8 which reads:

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Today the RYA Yachtmaster qualification continues to be the most widely internationally recognised qualification of its type in the world.

[ENDS]

Page 9: Under the sub-heading 'Preparing for the Exam', paragraph two, the wording '...some form or organised training in preparation...' has been amended to read '...some form of organised training through an RYA Recognised Training Centre in preparation...'

Page 26: Line three, a new sentence has been added which reads: 'That is, 10 seconds for the completion of one full cycle'.

Page 33: In the blue table, the column heading of the last two columns have been swapped. In order from left to right, the column headings now read 'MHWS / MHWN / MLWN / MLWS'.

Page 45: Paragraph two, line two, the wording '...assuming he had right of way...' has been amended to read '...assuming he was the 'stand-on' vessel...'

Page 46: Last ship illustration on the page, the two red circular lights have been amended to be green.

Page 93: Under the sub-heading '3. Sea Survival certificate', paragraph three has been amended to read:

[STARTS]

Both the RYA Sea Survival and the STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificates are suitable for a commercial endorsement. The RYA Sea Survival certificate has no expiry date, but the STCW certificate has to be revalidated after five years. The RYA course is available at over 200 centres worldwide.

[ENDS]

Page 93: Under the sub-heading '4. RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) course completion certificate', sentence one has been expanded to read 'This course informs skippers of their legal responsibilities when working commercially'.

Page 95: Under the sub-heading 'Instructors', bullet point two, the last sentence has been amended to read 'RYA Yachtmaster instructors can teach to any level, up to and including preparation for a Yachtmaster exam'.

Page 95: The last sentence on this page has been amended to read 'Potential instructors who do not possess good people skills are unlikely to be successful'.

Page 96: Under the sub-heading 'RYA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel', line nine, the sentence ending '...negligence' has expanded to read '...negligence or lack or competence'.

Page 98: The reading list has been updated.

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Throughout: The RYA logo has been updated on the cover and within the internal pages.

Pages 8, 9 and 10: The information regarding RYA Yachtmaster courses on these pages has been expanded to include further details.

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Page 5: The last two paragraphs under the sub-heading 'Evidence of Nationality or Residency' have been updated.

Page 7: Paragraph two has been updated.

Page 7: The two URLs at the bottom of the page have been updated to read:

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www.rya.org.uk/go/icc-cevni

www.rya.org.uk/go/icc

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Pages 9 and 10: The table headings on these pages have been amended for clarification.

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Page 49: Information on the danger of carbon monoxide has been added to this page.

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Page 63: The first diagram for the round turn and two half hitches has been corrected.

Page 123: The second illustration has been amended to correctly display the port and starboard lights.

Page 168: The caption under the first photograph on the page has been amended to read:

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Gybing from a run on starboard to a run on port tack: "Prepare to gybe". The crew starts to wind in the mainsail.

[ENDS]

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Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

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Page 73: A section on carbon monoxide has been added to this page.

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Page 11: 'Helmsman' has been updated to read 'helms'. 

Page 77: 'ISAF' in the glossary has been updated to 'World Sailing'

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Page 59: Order of priority illustration has been updated.

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Page 72 (print book): In the illustration at the bottom of the page, the first annotated label has been amended to read '1 Dial in 282°(T)'. Previously, it read '1 Dial in 246°(T)'.

eBook note: In E-DSN, this corresponds with page 68 on the RYA Books app, or page 74 via Online Access. 

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Pages 54 and 55: Beaufort wind force scale numbers have been added to the sub-headings on this page.

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Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

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Inside front flap: 'Advanced Pilotage' has been removed from the course diagram.

Page 39: The page on 'Advanced Pilotage' has been removed.

Existing page 63 (new page 61): The content on this page has been replaced and updated.

Existing page 64 (new page 62): The content on this page has been replaced and updated.

Existing page 68 (new page 66): The content on this page has been replaced and updated.

Existing page 69 (new page 67): The content on this page has been replaced and updated.

Existing page 70 (new page 68): The content on this page has been replaced and updated.

New page 71: In the second table on this page, the second and last rows of the table have been removed.

New page 101: Under the heading 'The ICC', last line, the URL has been updated: www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc/evidence-of-competence-abroad

New page 101: Under the heading 'Obtaining an ICC', paragraph two, line two and paragraph three, line two/three, the URLS have been updated: www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc

New page 102: Last line on the page, the URL has been updated: www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc

Back of the book: Two new notes pages have been added to the back of the book.

eBook note: In E-G158, note pages are not included.

Throughout: Page numbers from page 42 onwards have been amended to reflect the change in content.

Throughout: Page references amended throughout to reflect changes.

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Page 30: Left column, the URL ‘www.rya.org.uk/courses-training’ has been updated to read: 

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https://www.rya.org.uk/training
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Page 30: Right column, the URL ‘www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest’ has been updated to read:

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www.rya.org.uk/wheres-my-nearest
[END]

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Page 59: Below the right hand diagram, the caption has been amended to read: ‘Plot a chain of vectors at the beginning of the ground track and then arc off the total distance that will be travelled through the water during the same time period of the tidal vectors.’

Page 62: The text within the order of priority illustration has been amended. The text to the right of the first two vessels has been removed and replaced with 'Not under command or restricted in ability to manoeuvre' in square brackets.

Reprinted March 2024

Page 22: Last paragraph, line two, the book title DSN has been updated to G113 to reflect the item code of the new 2024 edition of RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes.

Page 83: A section has been added about carbon monoxide.

Page 139: The text under Execution has been updated to read the following:

Prior to executing the plan, the following information should be updated:

• The condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment
• The ETAs at critical points for tide heights and flow
• Meteorological information, including periods of low visibility
• Daytime versus night-time passing of danger points and any effect this may have on position-fixing accuracy

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Throughout: The publishers of this book, Qualsafe, have introduced several changes to this new 12.0 edition. For detailed information on these changes, please see here.

Page 62 (old page 63): The first four paragraphs on this page have been updated.

Page 62 (old page 63): A new heading has been added before the text box 'Section 1: Cardiovascular'. The headings reads: 'Category C Basic Pack'.

Page 62 (old page 63): In the 'Section 2: Gastro-intestinal system' text box, the first sub-heading 'Anti-emetic (anti-vomiting)' has been removed, along with the accompanying text below it and the image of the tablets.

Page 64: A new page has been added which includes information on additional risk-assessed items for first aid kits on boats.

Page 66: In the second text box 'Phase 2: Helicopter on scene', under bullet point six a new bullet point has been added to read:

[START]

Consider using a boat hook to retrieve the hi-line

[END]

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Page 62: Under the heading ‘2. First Aid Kits for Safety Boats and Vessels…’ paragraph two, line two, the website link has been updated to read: https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/training

Page 63: Paragraph two and the website link have been amended to read:

[START]

Further information about all categories of Ship’s Medical Stores can be found in MSN 1905 on the MCA website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1905-amendment-1-application-of-the-ships-medical-stores-regulations

[END]

Page 63: Under the heading ‘Medical Stores’, paragraph one, line three, ‘MSN 1768’ has been amended to read ‘MSN 1905’.

Page 63: Under the heading ‘Medical Stores’, paragraph one, line four, ‘MSN 1768’ has been amended to read ‘MSN 1905’.

Reprinted January 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Page 76: Section three of annex IV has been updated to read:

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 3. Attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the International Code of Signals, the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume III and the following signals:

(a) a piece of orange-coloured canvas with either a black square and circle or other appropriate symbol (for identification from the air);

(b) a dye marker.

ENDS

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Page 47: In the text below the left-hand illustration, line four, the word 'meeting' has been updated to 'crossing.

Page 47: Line five, 'Rule 14 (page 31)' has been updated to read "Rule 15 (page 34)'.

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Page 20: A new section on carbon monoxide has been added to this page.

Page 129: A new section on towing has been added to this pages. The content on pages 125–129 has been re-formatted to allow room for this.

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Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

Throughout: New pages have been added.

Page 4: The text has been updated to read:

[START]

Windsurfing is a truly addictive sport for all ages and offers something for everyone, from cruising around a lake to jumping off waves.

The aim of the RYA National Windsurfing Scheme is to provide training in a flexible manner, enabling you to feel comfortable in developing your windsurfing ability at a pace and time that suits you. The Scheme also incorporates an effective and memorable coaching scheme focusing on your progression throughout all aspects of the sport.

Liz McMaster

Chief Instructor, Dinghy & Windsurfing

[END]

Page 4: The diagram on this page has been amended.

Page 6: The first paragraph under ‘RYA Racing Courses’ has been updated.

Page 37 (new page): A section has been added below ‘Sailing, Powerboating, and Power and Sail Cruising’.

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Throughout: The 'Centre stamp' box within the signature box on all syllabus pages has been removed.

Throughout: References to the RYA Racing courses have been updated to reflect the new courses: Start Racing, Club Racing, Regional Racing, and Championship Racing.

Page 8: The OnBoard text on this page has been updated.

Page 9: The last paragraph on this page has been updated and the website link has been updated.

Pages 37–45: The new syllabus for each of the updated RYA Racing courses have been added to these pages.

Reprinted August 2022

Throughout: References to Team15 have been updated to BYS Recognised Clubs and/or the Regional Windsurf League.

Page 50: In the 'Residential and Expedition' section, paragraph two, the RYA DofE URL has been updated to: 

[START]

www.rya.org.uk/training/under-16s/the-duke-of-edinburgh-award

[END]

Reprinted January 2020

Page 1: The contents list has been amended to reflect changes throughout the book.

Page 4: The flow chart illustration has been amended to include foiling.

Page 5: In the last line on this page, the page reference has been amended to reflect changes in this book.

Page 33: New pages on foiling courses have been added before the racing syllabus pages.

Course certificate pages: A new course certificate page has been added to the back of the book to include space to add foiling course certificates.

Accompanying poster: The poster has been amended to include foiling courses.

Reprinted February 2019

Pages 23 and 26: Under the 'Other Aspects and Options' section, a new bullet point has been added to read:

[STARTS]

Foiling, and taking your first flights!

[ENDS]

Reprinted April 2024

Throughout: This book has been updated throughout to reflect the RYA’s new logo and colours.

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Reprinted April 2019

Pages 10-17: The Safeguarding and Child Protection, RYA Equality Policy, and Appeals Procedure sections have all been updated.