Beschreibung

Navigators have only two questions: ",Where am I?", and ",Where do I go now?",. This book shows the simplest way for sailors to answer these questions. It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features graphics instead of words wherever possible. Areas covered include charts, giving a position, tides, course to steer, passage planning, and much more.On-board navigation is fun, keeps you safe and speeds you to your destination. Whether you are a beginner, going on a navigation course, or simply want to refresh your knowledge and skills, this is an essential read for all those needing to navigate on the water. With this book you need never be lost again! A version of this title specifically for iPad/tablet devices is also available. Please see ",Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide (For Tablet Devices)",.

Autorentext

Sara Hopkinson is an experienced sailor, a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner and lives at Pin Mill in Suffolk where she runs an RYA Training Centre which specialises in navigation, radio, radar and first aid courses. She has also been a Coastguard Rescue Officer for many years and is now the Deputy Station Officer of HM Coastguard, Holbrook. She is also the author of Fernhurst Books' VHF Afloat and VHF Companion.

Navigators have only 2 questions: Where am I? Where do I go now? This book shows the simplest way to answer these questions. It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features graphics instead of words wherever possible. This bestselling book has been updated to cover all modern navigation. It is recommended by Fernhurst for beginners and Day Skipper students. Explaining how to look at charts, find your position, look at tides, plan your passage and determining the course to steer. It will help you find out where you are and how to get to where you want to be.

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