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Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen: 13th edition
Mary Blewitt
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Description for Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen: 13th edition
Paperback. The bible for many generations of ocean navigators and a bestseller for over 65 years, the 13th edition of this book is written in a concise and clear style to explain a particularly difficult skill. The book aims to make a tricky subject easy to understand, with the worked examples requiring only straightforward addition and subtraction. Num Pages: 96 pages, 38 black and white line drawings. BIC Classification: TRLN; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 65 years, ... Read more
The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 65 years, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472942876
SKU
V9781472942876
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Mary Blewitt
The late Mary Blewitt, better known by her married name of Mary Pera, was involved with sailing for most of her life. Formerly a top ocean racing navigator as well as secretary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club for a number of years, she was also Chairman of the ISAF racing rules committee, and an international judge and jury chairman ... Read more
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Celestial Navigation for Yachtmen is a model of simplicity and clarity
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