The Reeds Skippers Handbook is the essential pocketsized reference to everything you need to know at sea packed with a wide range of information in a concise and quick to read form. A useful aidememoire for all sailors and powerboaters it is also frequently recommended by instructors as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates.Now in its revised and updated 8th edition it covers Essential navigation skills manual and electronic Tides tidal streams and curves The rules of the road and buoyage Safety and distress Communications Weather Anchoring and mooring Sails and wind Knots bends and hitches Inland waterwaysCEVNIIt also includes handy facts figures formulae and tables for instant reference including an ataglance guide to International Port Traffic Signals.Over 100000 boaters worldwide have a copy of the invaluable Reeds Skippers Handbook in their pocket on the chart table or on their shelf at home. It is a must for anyone going to sea whether skipper or crew.