Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation (Sport) - Softcover

Burch, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076270473X ISBN 13: 9780762704736

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1999

Synopsis

Tap into the source and stay on course! This definitive guide for navigators contains all the information kayakers need to paddle the seas safely and confidently. Novices and veterans alike will be able to chart an accurate course, whether on open water or between islands. Navigation basics are explained in full detail, including the essentials of chart reading, compass use, finding and keeping track of position, predicting tides and currents, trip planning, and navigating at night, in the fog, and in traffic. Electronic navigation is also discussed, including GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers, which allow a kayaker to pinpoint his or her position anywhere on the globe with amazing accuracy.

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Review

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information needed to chart an accurate course in a sea kayak, whether on open water or between islands or icebergs. Covers chart reading; compass use; finding and keeping track of position; predicting tides and currents; trip planning; navigating at night, in fog, and in boat and ship traffic; and the latest in compact GPS receivers and PDAs, downloadable navigation charts, electronic charting systems, and Internet sources for tracking marine weather forecasts. Also inside: The essentials of chart reading and compass use. The latest on GPS units. Use of PDAs, smartphones, and other electronic chart systems. Finding and keeping track of position. How to predict tides and currents. Trip planning and navigating at night, in fog, and in traffic. Internet sources for tracking marine forecasts. --Canoe Focus Feb 2009

From the Back Cover

Learn how to find and keep track of your position, adjust to changing conditions, and paddle the seas safely and confidently. Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information on how to chart an accurate course?whether touring locally, on open water, or between islands. This updated guide includes everything you need to know, from traditional map and compass navigation through state-of-the-art electronic navigation. It’s the standard text used by most navigation schools. Also inside:
? The essentials of chart reading and compass use
? The latest on GPS units
? Use of PDAs, smartphones, and other electronic chart systems
? Finding and keeping track of position
? How to predict tides and currents
? Trip planning and navigating at night, in fog, and in traffic
? Internet sources for tracking marine forecasts|Learn how to find and keep track of your position, adjust to changing conditions, and paddle the seas safely and confidently.Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information on how to chart an accurate course—whether touring locally, on open water, or between islands. This updated guide includes everything you need to know, from traditional map and compass navigation through state-of-the-art electronic navigation. It’s the standard text used by most navigation schools.Also inside:
· The essentials of chart reading and compass use
· The latest on GPS units
· Use of PDAs, smartphones, and other electronic chart systems
· Finding and keeping track of position
· How to predict tides and currents
· Trip planning and navigating at night, in fog, and in traffic
· Internet sources for tracking marine forecasts

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 076270473X
• ISBN 13: 9780762704736
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 342