Navigation Companion
At Sea
2nd Edition
Published on 22. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-912177-19-6 (ISBN)
Description
A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water summary of the key things you need to know about navigation at sea: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers all the navigation essentials: charts, compass, tides, standard and secondary ports, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS, waypoints and buoyage in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance - ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire.
Reviews / Votes
"...a handy splash proof guide to navigation...covers all the essentials...easy onboard use" (Boat Mart)"A handy waterproof onboard guide for those learning navigation or wanting an aide-memoire." (Yachting Monthly)
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
Illustrations
46 Diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 101 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
64 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912177-19-6 (9781912177196)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Person
Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean.
Content
Charts; Latitude & Longitude; Compass; Tides; Standard Ports; Secondary Ports; Tidal Streams; Dead Reckoning (DR); Estimated Position (EP); Course To Steer; Lights; GPS & Waypoints; Buoyage