Resources


continues to grow in popularity, especially with instructors, since the introduction of ePacks. If you’ve not already used them,


The RYA Books app: bigger, better and MORE… T


he hugely successful RYA Books app has now had 80,000 downloads and


eBooks are a great instructor resource with benefits including the ability to display content on larger screens and projectors, interactive content and increased portability. You can also bookmark, add notes and highlight pages as you go. More users and more content means that it’s not just an


app about books. It includes Wavelength, Safety Advisory Notices, the RYA manifesto and also the RYA Magazine. Due to this expansion, we have listened to customer feedback and improved the user experience by redesigning the home section, reorganising our titles and adding new categories to help users search for content. » A dedicated instructor’s area: This reflects the level of instructor content published within the app as well as its popularity among instructors. All the instructor handbooks and Wavelength editions have been combined to create a useful information area for instructors.


The home page


» Subscriber content: This allows us to create ‘locked’ content which is designed for specific user groups such as the Wavelength editions in the new


New Books


RYA Yachtmaster™ Shorebased Notes – 2nd Edition


RYA Racing Rules of Sailing


The official companion for the RYA Yachtmaster course. This new edition will prove


an excellent reference for the essentials of safety, navigation and seamanship. It comprehensively covers the syllabus and includes the latest developments in electronic navigation and techniques. Now includes motor vessels in


order to appeal to both sail and power readers, along with modernised illustrations and a new look and feel. Available in print and digital. Order code: YSN and e-YSN Retail price: £11.99 RYA Members’ price: £9.59


www.rya.org.uk


2017–2020 The official text for racing in UK waters covering the current rules and RYA Prescriptions. This is an essential reference book for every racing sailor, club, and race official. In addition to the rules, topics include the RYA Racing Charter, time and speed charts, race signals, and international code flags. A handy pocket-sized book. Order code: YR1 Retail price: £9.99 RYA Members’ price: £8.49


RYA Handy Guide to the Racing Rules 2017–2020 A simplified pocket guide to the basic Racing Rules. This is great reading if you are new to racing


instructor category.


» Redeem: A redeem button now


appears on the bottom toolbar which links straight to the dedicated eBook redemption page on our website. ePacks are steadily growing in popularity - for more information on how they are being used to support RYA training courses, please visit www.rya.org.uk/go/epacks.


» The ‘My eBooks’ section: The Downloaded section has been overhauled. It is easier to find the content you own and what you’ve already downloaded. Any eBooks that you’ve bought as in-app purchases or through the RYA’s webshop will now appear in the


as it covers the key areas of racing including principles, when boats meet, penalty turns, and protesting. For simplicity, this guide does not


cover all of the rules and appendices. Sailors are strongly recommended to study the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020 (code YR1) in addition to this publication. Available in print and digital. Order code: YR7 and e-YR7 Retail price: £3.99 RYA Members’ price: £3.39


RYA Racing for Yachts and Keelboats


‘Owned’ section, regardless of whether you’ve actually downloaded them (purchases through the RYA will show as long as you’ve logged in). This will make it quicker and easier for you


to access and manage your content.


» RYA Magazine: The last four editions have been added for free and future editions will be accessible to RYA members who select the digital magazine as their preference.


The redesign has been launched with iOS and is due to roll out across Android and Windows in the coming months. We’re always keen to hear


from customers and make improvements where we can. Email ebooks@rya.org.uk with your feedback or if you have any questions.


Order code: G107 and e-G107 Retail price: £14.49 RYA Members’ price: £12.32


RYA Yachtmaster Quizzes eBook This brand new eBook contains 40 quizzes each with 10 questions designed to develop and test your knowledge to help you pass your RYA Yachtmaster exam. Order code: G79 Retail price: £8.49 RYA Members’ price: £7.22


The perfect book for anyone wanting to become involved in cruiser racing, as skipper or crew. It covers the basics of how to get started through to typical courses, getting a good start, how to keep out of trouble, crew roles, sail trim and racing offshore. Available in print and digital.


RYA Astro Navigation Handbook eBook This new digital version of Tim Bartlett’s RYA Astro Navigation Handbook delves into the ancient art of navigating by the moon and stars. Order code:


e-G78 Retail price:


£11.99 RYA


Members’ price: £10.19


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