Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting for Sail

Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting for Sail and Power
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This clear and accessible introduction to coastal navigation outlines most of the techniques of piloting that are still fundamental to safe navigation even with modern electronic aids. Step-by-step, the reader is guided from simple to more complex piloting solutions. In addition to dead-reckoning techniques, the author covers tides and currents and explains how to use LORAN C and GPS. There are numerous illustrations throughout the text and practice problems at the end of each chapter.

Key Advantages: fully updated new edition, perfect for sail and power, clear layout and instructions, comprehensive overage of all aspects of coastal navigation, review questions and answers, and suitable for self-study and Coast Guard or other similar courses.
Country USA
Brand Sheridan House
Manufacturer Sheridan House
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 1998-01-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781574090529

Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting for Sail and Power