Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. Discover practical skills that you won't find anywhere else. Each tip is illustrated and there's something for everyone from complete beginner to ocean navigator. Among the wealth of advice there are hints on how to judge distance at sea or tell if the tide is turned, how to steer clear of rocks and ensure you come alongside safely and in style.

It's a treasure trove of nautical know-how, including:

These are the very best of the Skipper's Tips from the pages of "Yachting Monthly" magazine, the UK's premium cruising title. Each tip is a pearl of wisdom from Britain's foremost yachting writer, Tom Cunliffe.