Sun Sight Sailing
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Sun Sight Sailing
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Author : S. L. Seaton
language : en
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Release Date : 1980
Sun Sight Sailing written by S. L. Seaton and has been published by Crown Publishing Group (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Navigation categories.
Sun Sight Navigation
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Author : Arthur A. Birney
language : en
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Release Date : 1984
Sun Sight Navigation written by Arthur A. Birney and has been published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Nautical astronomy categories.
Celestial Navigation For Yachtsmen
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Author : Mary Blewitt
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Celestial Navigation For Yachtsmen written by Mary Blewitt and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 65 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. This edition has been thoroughly revised by Andy Du Port, the highly respected ex-editor of Reeds Almanacs. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing
Celestial Navigation
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Author : Dominique F. Prinet
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2014-07-17
Celestial Navigation written by Dominique F. Prinet and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This manual has grown out of all the courses given by Dominique Prinet, a certified Instructor-Evaluator for Sail Canada who has been teaching celestial navigation since 2000. It has benefitted from the thoughtful contributions of over 100 students. The aim of Celestial Navigation is to give a sufficient grounding in the subject to determine position at sea using a sextant for fixes on the sun, moon, stars and planets. Furthermore, the material presented will prepare a reader who wishes to pursue a Celestial Navigation Certificate through self-study. The subject requires some comfort with the basic concepts of navigation, but the prospective navigator only needs to know how to add and subtract either times or angles. Lucid and well-paced, Celestial Navigation starts with fundamentals and definitions which ensure that a motivated student need not bring anything more to the table than his or her willingness to master the subject. Richly illustrated, it includes a chapter with more than forty pages of review exercises covering all topics. The cleverness of many of the concepts, explained here, will bring about great intellectual joy and satisfaction. Whether you are a recreational sailor or an individual pursuing professional certification as a navigator, Celestial Navigation will teach you what you need to know.
Celestial Navigation
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Author : Tom Cunliffe
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2010-08-13
Celestial Navigation written by Tom Cunliffe and has been published by Fernhurst Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-13 with Transportation categories.
Celestial navigation is one of the oldest of the mariner's arts – and one of the most awe-inspiring. It is also essential for every ocean sailor who wants to be able to fix his position should the GPS fail. Tom Cunliffe shows you how to master the art in easy stages. Within a few pages you'll be taking your first sight. From there it is a short step to plotting your position, wherever you may be on the world's oceans. Whether you need to pass an exam, want a back-up to GPS positioning or simply choose to delight in the wonder of the cosmos, this is the perfect guide. With photographs, charts and diagrams to help your learning, you will be able to master the sextant and navigate using the sun, moon, planets and stars.
Celestial Navigation For Yachtsmen
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Author : Mary Blewitt
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 1994-11-22
Celestial Navigation For Yachtsmen written by Mary Blewitt and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-11-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
There is deep mystery and profound satisfaction in finding your position on earth by reference to the sun, moon, and stars--not to mention profound relief when the GPS receiver stops working in mid-passage. That is why knowledge of celestial navigation is still a rite of initiation, and its practice still a favorite pastime among serious cruisers. That this edition of Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen should appear 44 years after the first British edition and 27 years after its first publication in the U.S. is eloquent testimony to the author's clear, concise explanation of a difficult skill. Through those years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen has been the best-known, best-loved primer on the subject throughout the English-speaking world. It successfully teaches sailors who have been demoralized by bigger books. It remains "the famous little book" on celestial navigation. Among other changes, this edition substitutes the Nautical Almanac for the Air Almanac, discusses the "short" tables based on H.O. 211, expands the discussion in a few areas, fine-tunes it in others, and shows how to advance a line of position for a running fix from sun sights. The only mathematics involved are straightforward addition and subtraction. Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen has spawned many imitators over the years, but it's still the best--with this new edition more than ever.
American Practical Navigator
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Author : Nathaniel Bowditch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
American Practical Navigator written by Nathaniel Bowditch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Nautical astronomy categories.
Celestial Navigation
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Author : Tom Cunliffe
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books
Release Date : 1989
Celestial Navigation written by Tom Cunliffe and has been published by Fernhurst Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Celestial navigation is one of the sailor's oldest arts -- and one of the most awe-inspiring. To many sailors, it represents the pinnacle of their ambition. In these pages, respected nautical Writer Tom Cunliffe plains how to master the art in easy stages. Beginning with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, he moves on to the sextant and how to use it. From there, it's on to figuring latitude with a noon sight and plotting position by observing the sun, planets, moon and stars. The skills, applicable anywhere in the world, are illustrated with step-by-step photo sequences.
Ocean Yacht Navigator
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Author : Kenneth Wilkes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Ocean Yacht Navigator written by Kenneth Wilkes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A Woman S Guide To The Sailing Lifestyle
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Author : Thomas Desrosiers
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2015-09-18
A Woman S Guide To The Sailing Lifestyle written by Thomas Desrosiers and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A chance sailing trip with a friend from work led me to wonder if I could learn to sail. After all, Im a woman, and the sailing world seems to favor men. I am not athletic; I didnt grow up in a family where we learned about boating; I would be starting late, since I was in my thirties; and I suffer from seasickness. What I discovered over the next twenty-five years is that I could indeed learn to be a competent sailor. But I didnt expect to be an expert overnight. Instead, as a novice, I layered on new knowledge slowly, over time, through experiential learning. This book describes the process whereby this happened. Using examples from trips along the coast of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, it reviews the essential knowledge needed to be a sailor as well as explanations about the parts of a sailboat, major boat systems, and tasks associated with maintaining a sailboat. It also discusses some Zen-like attitudes that lead to successful and fun sailing, such as focusing, the no-blame rule, and stripping down to the essentials. Unlike some other sailing guides, this book points out that sailing can be a lifestyle that includes many dimensions. Its not just about getting a boat to sail. Traveling by boat is a unique experience, and visiting small coastal New England communities is an adventure. Learning about history, art, ecology, star constellations, technology, and birds are only a few of the kinds of activities that can be built into a rich and rewarding sailing experience. This book will be helpful for people who would like to learn to sail but who are intimidated by the process, particularly women, fledgling sailors just starting out, and families with children.