Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting - Hardcover

Larkin, Frank J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0924486392 ISBN 13: 9780924486395

Publisher: Sheridan House, 1955

Synopsis

This clear and accessible introduction to coastal navigation outlines most of the techniques of piloting that are still fundamental to safe navigation even with modern electronic aids. Step-by-step, the reader is guided from simple to more complex piloting solutions. In addition to dead-reckoning techniques, the author covers tides and currents and explains how to use LORAN C and GPS. There are numerous illustrations throughout the text and practice problems at the end of each chapter. Key Advantages: fully updated new edition, perfect for sail and power, clear layout and instructions, comprehensive overage of all aspects of coastal navigation, review questions and answers, and suitable for self-study and Coast Guard or other similar courses.

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Review

"Basic Coastal Navigation . . . is useful for both power and sail. Yes, we have our Chapman and our Bowditch, and The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, but it seems to us that the author, Frank J. Larkin, in this new edition, makes the subject of piloting and dead reckoning much less daunting and easy to comprehend."

"An excellent self-teaching textbook. . . . His approach is straighforward and his sense of humor refreshing."

"Every navigator would benefit from having this comprehensive reference book available as a refresher or for new skills."

Synopsis

Outlines most of the techniques of piloting that are still fundamental to safe navigation even with today's electronic aids. In addition to dead-reckoning techniques, covers tides and currents and introduces the major features of LORAN and GPS. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sheridan House
• Publication date: 1955
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0924486392
• ISBN 13: 9780924486395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278