Basic Coastal Navigation An Introduction to Piloting

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.

ISBN:	9781574090529
Publisher:	Sheridan House
Imprint:	Sheridan House
Published date:	25 Mar 1998
DEWEY:	623.8922
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	278
Weight:	840g
Height:	184mm
Width:	262mm
Spine width:	27mm

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