Inland and Coastal Navigation
Book Details
Author(s)
David Burch
Publisher
Starpath Publications
ISBN / ASIN
0914025147
ISBN-13
9780914025146
Availability
In stock. Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Sales Rank
#2,930,951
Category
Sports & Recreation
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
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Description
This book is an updated edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 25 years.
It covers practical smallcraft navigation (sail or power), 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. Topics include:
* Charts, Chart Reading, and Chart Plotting
* Instruments and Logbook Procedures
* Compass Use
* Piloting and Dead Reckoning
* Lights and Buoyage
* Tides and Currents
* Rules of the Road
* GPS and other Electronic Aids
It covers practical smallcraft navigation (sail or power), 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. Topics include:
* Charts, Chart Reading, and Chart Plotting
* Instruments and Logbook Procedures
* Compass Use
* Piloting and Dead Reckoning
* Lights and Buoyage
* Tides and Currents
* Rules of the Road
* GPS and other Electronic Aids
