Specifications
Description
Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way by Eye and Electronics
"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 pleasure boat 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: Captain Bill Brogdon
Paperback: Pages 220
SKU: P1029
"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 pleasure boat 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: Captain Bill Brogdon
Paperback: Pages 220
SKU: P1029
Boat Navigation For the Rest of Us
Regular price
$37.95 AUD
Sale price
$37.95 AUD
Regular price
Unit price
per
