Small Boat Navigation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sterling, Frank W. S.

9781332196838: Small Boat Navigation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332196837 ISBN 13: 9781332196838

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master basic navigation for small boats with clear, practical guidance you can use on the water. This handbook covers essential concepts like measuring position, plotting courses, and using common navigational tools. It presents practical methods for dead reckoning, simple sailing problems, and how to interpret instruments and charts at the helm.

From key definitions of latitude and longitude to practical instructions for using a log, rulers, and other instruments, the book builds a foundation you can apply on day trips or longer voyages. It explains plane, traverse, and various sailing methods, with working examples that illustrate how to compute courses and distances.

Learn how to read charts, transfer lines, and plot bearings with basic instruments.

Understand different sailing methods (plane, traverse, middle latitude) and how they apply to short-range trips.

Get step-by-step explanations of dead reckoning, including how to use Bowditch tables for quick calculations.

See practical guidance on reading logs, timing the ship’s speed, and converting distance to latitude and longitude.

Ideal for readers new to navigation and boaters who want a solid, approachable reference at the water’s edge.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1332196837
ISBN 13: 9781332196838
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 148
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Small Boat Navigation (Classic Reprint)

Frank W. Sterling

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1332196837 ISBN 13: 9781332196838

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to navigation for small vessels, providing readers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate safely and effectively. The author explores the fundamental principles of navigation, encompassing piloting, dead reckoning, and nautical astronomy. The text delves into the historical context of navigation, examining its development as a science and its importance in seafaring history. Readers will discover a deep understanding of the tools and techniques used in navigation, including the compass, the lead and line, and the sextant. The author meticulously explains the concepts of variation, deviation, and compass error, offering practical advice on how to apply these concepts to ensure accurate readings. This book serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the art and science of navigation, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills to navigate confidently and safely. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781332196838_0

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