Description
Thorough treatment of traditional and electronic [sailing] methods by an expert.--WoodenBoat
Want a full course in navigation? A whole toolbox of little-known tips and shortcuts to deal with real-life navigation situations without resorting to a slide rule? You get both in Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us, second edition, a guide to pleasureboat navigation that shows you how to combine electronic aids like radar and GPS with visual observations, simple chartwork, and common-sense piloting. In plain, simple language, it explains how to find where you are and get where you want to go with a minimum of fuss. You'll find many little-known, low-tech methods specifically designed for use aboard small powerboats and sailboats. This edition brings you up to speed on the many changes to navigation systems and equipment that have occurred over the past six years, including dramatic improvement in GPS accuracy, the proliferation of electronic charts and plotting systems, and the growing importance of the Internet as a navigation tool.
Author: Bill Brogdon
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: 02/20/2001
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.34w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9780071372268
ISBN10: 0071372261
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Water Sports | Sailing
- Sports & Recreation | Water Sports | Boating
- Transportation | Navigation
About the Author
Captain Bill Brogdon served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 30 years. He writes regularly for major boating magazines and has twice received the Lawton Award for the most significant contribution to boating safety through the media.
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