Basic Coastal Navigation

Author : Frank J. Larkin
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781574090529
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Coastal Navigation written by Frank J. Larkin and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Frank J. Larkin
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781574091694
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Navigation Using GPS written by Frank J. Larkin and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank J Larkin is a writer, mariner, and GPS expert.

Author : Tom Cunliffe
Publisher : U.S. Sailing Association
ISBN 13 : 9781882502721
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Navigation written by Tom Cunliffe and published by U.S. Sailing Association. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is primarily intended as a companion volume to a shore-based navigation course where there are no extraneous distractions. The pages which follow work towards making you into the sort of small craft pilot who can pick up any boat, anywhere in the world, whatever the conditions, however strong the currents, however large the tides, and operate it with confidence. Learn all this material thoroughly while you have the chance, then take it afloat and put it into practice. With sound ground work, you will find that skilled navigation at sea poses no problems at all, and that confidence in where you are and where you are going will free your mind to concentrate on the great pleasures of skippering your yacht.

Author : Ivar Dedekam
Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
ISBN 13 : 9781904475132
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Illustrated Navigation written by Ivar Dedekam and published by *Wiley Nautical. This book was released on 2004-10-18 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantastic computer graphics teach traditional & modern navigation methods in an entirely practical way.A pictorial manual which teaches you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass and log as well by electronic aids such as GPS, radar and chartplotter.

Author : David Burch
Publisher : Starpath Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780914025405
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inland and Coastal Navigation, 2nd Edition written by David Burch and published by Starpath Publications. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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 The 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. The 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.

Author : American Sailing
Publisher : American Sailing
ISBN 13 : 098210250X
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sailing Made Easy written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.

Author : Dominique F. Prinet
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1525521233
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Navigation written by Dominique F. Prinet and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal Navigation for Class and Home Study is based on the notes prepared for students by the author during some 20 years of teaching navigation, initially to private or commercial pilots, and then to sailors and professional mariners. The book is copiously illustrated with graphics which explain chart projections, scales and symbols, and describe lights and other navigation aids. It demystifies the True, Magnetic and Compass Norths as well as problems of time, speed and distances, and explains how to plot courses and take bearings, or draw regular and advanced Lines of Position using the international system of labeling. The book further clarifies the use of vectors to easily determine the impact of a current on the boat speed and direction, and goes on to show how to evaluate tides and currents. The final sections describe the use of GPS and electronic charts, highlighting their limitations. Additional notes and explanations are given in the areas where students traditionally experience difficulties, as well as supplementary examples and exercises. The companion book, Coastal Navigation Exercises, offers all the exercises needed for practice.

Author : Gary Jobson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439136785
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sailing Fundamentals written by Gary Jobson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.

Author : Conrad Dixon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Coastal Navigation written by Conrad Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gerry Smith
Publisher : Sheridan House Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780713636444
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Navigation written by Gerry Smith and published by Sheridan House Incorporated. This book was released on 1983 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: