VHF Afloat (2nd Edition) by Sara Hopkinson Published June 2004 Paperback

This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat and the operator, then takes you through each type of call, and its ‘standard procedure’. You can also call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the book has photo sequences of how to do this. Probably the most important section is sending a Mayday - the nautical call for help.

This 2nd edition contains  all relevant updates including; changes to Calling for Medical Advice and to the way Coastguards listen on Channel 16.

ISBN: 978-1904475095

List price: £11.99

VHF Afloat (3rd Edition) by Sara Hopkinson Published Jan 2009 Paperback

Obtain your radio license and operate a VHF radio set on your yacht or motorboat.

 This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat and the operator, then takes you through each type of call, and its ‘standard procedure’. You can also call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the book has photo sequences of how to do this.

ISBN: 978-0470758588

List price: £11.99

Competent Crew by Sara Hopkinson & Penny Haire
Paperback

Essential reading for anyone with limited yachting experience. The official handbook of the RYA Competent Crew course. Foreword by Ellen MacArthur. Full colour illustrations.

ISBN: 978-0901501875

List price: £9.99

Navigation Exercises by Sara Hopkinson & Chris Slade
Paperback

RYA Navigation Exercises - Excellent book of questions & exercises, mostly on navigation & pilotage but a bit on essential elements of seamanship, with answers provided plus all necessary table extracts and 2 RYA Training Charts. Starting with relatively simple questions, it progresses to more challenging ones. An excellent learning tool for the newcomer & a stimulating brush-up for the experienced. A4 format. Full Colour. Charts included. PB. 126pp

ISBN: 0 901501 94 8

List price: £13.99

VHF Companion 2nd Edition by Sara Hopkinson Published Jan 2009 Paperback

VHF Companion 2nd Edition features 24 splash proof cards covering every type of radio call - from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. Also Sara Hopkinson covers DSC - by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message. This 2nd edition contains all relevant updates including the latest technology developments and VHF protocols.

ISBN:978-0-470-71441-6

List price: £7.99

VHF Companion by Sara Hopkinson Published Sept 2002 Paperback

The VHF Companion, comprising 24 splash-proof cards, covers every type of radio call – from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. The companion also covers DSC – by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message.

This is an essential quick reference guide to keep on board.

ISBN: 1898660867

List price: £7.95

Navigation a newcomer's guide by Sara Hopkinson
Paperback

A simple, highly-illustrated introduction to navigation for complete beginners.

This book is a simple introduction to charts, navigation, pilotage, passage planning and basic tidal calculations. It assumes no knowledge, uses informal language and great graphics to make the subject live. It is the next best thing to attending one of Sara’s navigation classes.

ISBN: 9781904475187

List price: £9.95

RYA Day Skippers handbook by Sara Hopkinson Published Jan 2010 Paperback

ISBN: 978-1905104949

List price: £13.99