Basic Coastal Navigation

An Introduction to Piloting for Sail and Power

• Author(s): Frank J. Larkin,
• Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
• Pages: 288
• ISBN_10: 1574090526
  ISBN_13: 9781574090529
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Nature / Natural Resources , Sports & Recreation / Water Sports / Boating , Sports & Recreation / Water Sports / Sailing , Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General , Transportation / Navigation ,

Description:... 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.