{"product_id":"inland-coastal-navigation","title":"Inland \u0026 Coastal Navigation","description":"This book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate safely and efficiently on inland and coastal waters in all weather conditions. It is for beginners, starting from scratch, or for more seasoned mariners who wish to expand their skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts, Chart Reading, and Chart Plotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruments and Logbook Procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiloting and Dead Reckoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLights and Buoyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTides and Currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules of the Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS and other Electronic Aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GPS tells us where we are and how fast we are moving in what direction, but it can never tell us the safest, most efficient route to our destination. That fundamental task requires the basic navigation skills taught in this book, which we can use as well to check the GPS underway, and then be prepared to navigate without the GPS if we need to. The hallmark of good seamanship is to look ahead and be prepared..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text covers not only the long tested traditional methods of navigation but also the efficient use of the latest technology in electronic navigation and charting, including the recent NOAA announcement that they are switching to all print-on-demand chart distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor : David Burch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback : 228 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU : P4070","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957583245676,"sku":"P4070","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Inland-and-Coastal-navigation.jpg?v=1764808531","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/inland-coastal-navigation","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}