Introduction to Nautical Science (Hardcover)

Language: English

Published by WW Norton & Co, New York, 1991

039302850X / 9780393028508

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Hardcover. This booka guide to intensive preparation for taking a modern sailing vessel to seais the distillation of Carl Chases famous course in nautical science given at the Sea Education Association in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and aboard the schooner Westward. For those who are going to sea for the first time as well as for those who have some experience, the book offers an introduction to all the knowledge needed to become a truly qualified sea-going sailor. Here are the basics: the physics of sailing, the theory of sail, ship handling under sail and power, the diesel engine, electrics and electronic. Here is an introduction to navigationpiloting, celestial, and electronic, the Nautical Almanac, the sextant, plotting, and a marvelous section called ""Ten Easy Steps to Success with the Sun."" This is an easy-to-understand, readable guide to what is needed to go to sea with confidence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Introduction to Nautical Science (Hardcover)
Author
Carl Chase
Publisher
WW Norton & Co, New York
Publication year
1991
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
039302850X
ISBN 13
9780393028508
Edition
1st Edition

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