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OverviewThe modern sailor is an electronic navigator. New boats come stacked with GPS, chartplotters and radar, on a bewildering array of screens and displays. With this book learn how to navigate using all of these electrical devices. Practical Navigationleads you through all the aspects of boat navigation in a logical order, using a combination of modern and traditional methods. This practical approach ensures that, although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Topics covered include GPS, the shape of the Earth, finding your position, passage planning, radar and personal computers. AUTHOR: Pat Manley is a technical contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. He is an Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and an RYA 'Yachtmaster' Instructor. Pat is also the author of Electrics Companion , Radar Companion , Simple Boat Maintenance and The Diesel Companion, Diesels Afloat and Essential Boat Electrics. 29 colour photos, 339 diagrams Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pat ManleyPublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.90cm Weight: 0.558kg ISBN: 9780470516133ISBN 10: 0470516135 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 14 April 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates Sailing Today July 2008 !thorough guide . Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner (UK) A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas .Boat Mart August 2008 Electronic and traditional navigation explained -- with free online simulators. (Boat Mart, December 2008) A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas. (Boat Mart, August 2008) The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates (Sailing Today, July 2008) ...Pat Manley, has 10 million miles of navigation under his belt, making him eminently qualified to produce this new guide . Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators. (Boat Mart, December 2008) The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates Sailing Today July 2008 ...thorough guide . Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner (UK) A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas .Boat Mart August 2008 Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators. (Boat Mart, December 2008) Author InformationPat Manley is a technical contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. He is an Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and an RYA 'Yachtmaster' Instructor. Pat is also the author of Electrics Companion , Radar Companion , Simple Boat Maintenance and The Diesel Companion, Diesels Afloat and Essential Boat Electrics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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