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Basic Coastal Navigation
Frank J. Larkin
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Description for Basic Coastal Navigation
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TRLN; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 761.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Sheridan House Australia Pty Ltd Australia
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781574090529
SKU
V9781574090529
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Frank J. Larkin
Frank J. Larkin is a Master Mariner with some 30 years of boating experience. He is an instructor in boating safety and coastal navigation and was until recently District Staff Officer-Aids to Navigation with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Reviews for Basic Coastal Navigation
useful as a study tool for those preparing for Coast Guard and similar navigation courses.
Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal
Every navigator would benefit from having this comprehensive reference book available as a refresher or for new skills.
Ocean Navigator
An excellent self-teaching textbook....His approach is straightforward and his sense of humor refreshing.
The Ensign
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Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal
Every navigator would benefit from having this comprehensive reference book available as a refresher or for new skills.
Ocean Navigator
An excellent self-teaching textbook....His approach is straightforward and his sense of humor refreshing.
The Ensign
... Read more