Traditional Yacht Navigation
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Traditional Yacht Navigation
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Author : Jeff Toghill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Traditional Yacht Navigation written by Jeff Toghill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Coastwise navigation categories.
Traditional Yacht Navigation combines two of Jeff Toghill's most popular books, Coastal Navigation and Celestial Navigation, making this the essential handbook about small boat navigation. Most small boats are fitted with electronic navigation systems. But electronic gear is notoriously problematic in a damp or wet atmosphere and in the sometimes hazardous environment of a big seaway. Dependence on their accuracy in such conditions can lead to life-threatening situations. With traditional navigation systems using compass and sextant, these problems do not arise so a skilled navigator needs to be familiar with both systems. The book deals with electronic navigation, but covers the basic aspects of the traditional systems in depth. Using numerous charts, diagrams and photographs, Jeff Toghill explains the naval chart, how to use a marine compass and all the details of coastal sailing, including: lights and lighthouses; planning the voyage and plotting the track; understanding winds and currents, tides and streams; the harbour pilotage system and weather and weather forecasting. The complex subject of celestial navigation is made simple enough for even the most non-mathematical sailor, with details on: plotting position by sun, planets and stars; related navigational routines, such as checking the compass by using heavenly objects; taking radio time signals and adjusting the sextant for day-to-day corrections.
Stress Free Navigation
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Author : Duncan Wells
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-19
Stress Free Navigation written by Duncan Wells and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
You might think stress-free navigation sounds like an impossible paradox. But it need not be. All boaters, whether under sail or under power, need to be able to navigate safely on the water – both to keep themselves and their crew out of trouble and to avoid endangering others. Yet navigation has often been presented almost as a black art – complicated, full of tricky maths, and with alien concepts to get your head around. Step in 'Mr Stress-Free': having in his previous books presented techniques for sailing and motorboating in an accessible, manageable fashion, Duncan Wells now turns his attention to navigation. He makes concepts easy to understand and the practice of navigation perfectly achievable for all – with minimum stress. The book covers the basic introductory elements clearly and simply for novices, and progresses through more advanced techniques for experienced navigators, so that there is something for everyone, whatever their skill level. Diagrams, quick-reference tables and flowcharts, explanatory step-by-step photographs, box features, top tips and QR codes – giving access to explanatory videos – are all features that have been much appreciated by readers of Duncan's other top-selling titles.
Pencil Paper And Stars
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Author : Alastair Buchan
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2008-03-14
Pencil Paper And Stars written by Alastair Buchan 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 2008-03-14 with Transportation categories.
Today's sailors rely on GPS for position finding and passage making. But what happens if your electronic navigation systems fail?_x000D_ This book provides you with simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques that could save you in an emergency. These easy techniques require no complicated mathematics. Learn the principles of navigation and you will have confidence in your decision-making when you need it most. You will also learn how to make simple instruments using materials and equipment likely to be found on every boat, and how to use them at sea. With colourful and clear diagrams to aid learning, you will be confident in continuing your passage in a safe and seamanlike manner if the electronics let you down.
Coastal Offshore Navigation
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Author : Tom Cunliffe
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2009-01-02
Coastal Offshore 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 2009-01-02 with Transportation categories.
Discover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land. This book is designed to raise the game of the inshore day-sailor to fully fledged offshore navigator capable of handling any sea passage short of an ocean crossing. The book contains what you need to stay safe using techniques from non-electronic essentials through to the latest in electronic chart plotters. It reviews the basic arts of navigation and covers tides, how to predict them and make them work for you and how to keep a check on your navigational accuracy and modify your tactics accordingly. It analyses the vital relationships between the fix and the estimated position and explains the safe and constructive use of electronic aids for navigation. Passage planning for an enjoyable, satisfying voyage is explored and there is a systemic, no-nonsense approach to passage making. It is suitable for those who are at 'Day Skipper' level and who wish to progress, or those who have started out with the companion book Inshore Navigation, from which this book follows on. Fernhurst Books recommends this book for Yachtmaster and Coastal Skipper students.
Practical Navigation For The Modern Boat Owner
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Author : Pat Manley
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2008-04-14
Practical Navigation For The Modern Boat Owner written by Pat Manley 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 2008-04-14 with Transportation categories.
The modern sailor is an electronic navigator. New boats come stacked with GPS, chartplotters and radar, on a bewildering array of screens and displays. With this book learn how to navigate using all of these electrical devices. Practical Navigation leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation in a logical order, using a combination of modern and traditional methods. This practical approach ensures that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Topics covered include GPS, the shape of the Earth, finding your position, passage planning, radar and personal computers.
Inshore Navigation
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Author : Tom Cunliffe
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2008-09-12
Inshore 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 2008-09-12 with Transportation categories.
Navigation is a subject best learned outside the classroom so this book is written to get you started as soon as possible. Once you've mastered a few simple principles, it helps you to get afloat and stay out of trouble as you learn the necessities and build confidence. Using straightforward explanations and clear illustrations, Inshore Navigation goes straight to the heart of each topic. This is the definitive guide for everyone who wants to learn navigation easily, quickly and safely.
Captain John S Navigation Secrets
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Author : John Jamieson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-12-15
Captain John S Navigation Secrets written by John Jamieson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-15 with categories.
Start Navigating Today with Practical Real-World SkillsIf you lose a GPS signal, are you prepared to punch through a dangerous passage swept by wind and current, find your way into an unmarked anchorage, or use hidden soundings to make landfall on a fogbound coast?Gain the edge aboard any boat when you combine 'works-every-time' traditional techniques with the wondrous 'black boxes' available today, like GPS, AIS, and radar.Which specific position-finding skills really work on a small vessel sailing along the coast or offshore, where the shorthanded crew must contend with fog, shoals, squalls, rough seas, and fatigue?Captain John shows you how to:· Find the safest sailing route to reduce exposure to heavy weather.· Set up your chart or GPS when passing dangerous rocks or wrecks.· Identify the most common electronic chart symbols used worldwide.· Enter an anchorage in pea-soup fog with a GPS or a marine radar.· Use today's electronic buoys, beacons, and lights for coastal landfall.· Calculate a course-to-steer in strong current in under ten seconds.· Tap into the world's top FREE online resources for safer navigation.Discover the secrets of the pros with these sea-tested tips and techniques to help you gain 'the edge' to become a better navigator aboard any sailboat or powerboat worldwide.
Illustrated Navigation
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Author : Ivar Dedekam
language : en
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Release Date : 2017-04-04
Illustrated Navigation written by Ivar Dedekam 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 2017-04-04 with Transportation categories.
Today, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without a great knowledge of navigation. However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important. This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch. Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.
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.
Sailing Boats From Around The World
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Author : Henry Coleman Folkard
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-10-06
Sailing Boats From Around The World written by Henry Coleman Folkard and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-06 with Transportation categories.
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated book documents early-20th-century sailing: boat types around the world, racing boats, odd and experimental vessels, more. Over 380 illustrations and photographs. Indexes. Bibliography.