"Yachting Monthly"'s Computers on Board
Published on 31. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7136-8354-7 (ISBN)
Description
Based on a popular series of articles in Yachting Monthly, this book takes a modern, hands-on look at using PCs at sea. Tim Thornton's accessible style and helpful use of colour photographs and diagrams gives readers the tools to maximise the benefits of using computers at sea whilst avoiding common problems. Up to the minute, practical and tackling a range of issues for sailors, motor boaters, cruisers and racers, this comprehensive book covers communications and entertainment systems as well as navigation. Topics covered include Hardware Options (what does what, what is most suitable for your needs, linking equipment); Voice Communications; Data, Email and Internet; Obtaining Weather Data; Navigating with a PC; Entertainment Systems. A user-friendly and important book, this is the first place to go for all boaters wanting the last word on using computers at sea.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a very handy book and one worth while getting hold of.' Boat Mart (September 2007) 'Tim Thornton's accessible style and helpful use of colour photographs and diagrams gives readers the tools to maximise the benefits of using computers on board whilst avoiding common problems.' Yachting Life (March 2007) 'This book is packed with information but presumes no previous knowledge of working with computers. It's a must for anyone with a PC on board and recommended reading for those who are thinking about joining the digital age.' Yachting Monthly (July 2007) 'If you are even thinking of using a computer on your boat, this little book with repay its investment many time, and look like a very good value indeed.' The Main Sail Oct 2007 'A user-friendly and important book, this is the first place to go for all boaters wanting the last word on using computers on a boat.' Canals and Rivers (December 2007)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Colour photos and diags
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-8354-7 (9780713683547)
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Person
Tim Thornton has spent his life combining computers and boats. His work has spanned the requirements of all types of craft, from family cruisers right through to high tech luxury yachts and the largest superyachts. He is now Managing Director of Smartcom Software, producing a range of marine related software products and working on projects for Galileo and the European Space Agency. He also still finds time to go sailing!