Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation - Couverture souple

Burch, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 076270473X ISBN 13 : 9780762704736

Editeur : Globe Pequot Press, 1999

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

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

Présentation de l'éditeur

This definitive guide contains all the information kayakers need to paddle the seas with absolute safety and confidence. "Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation" provides essential information on chart reading, compass use, finding and keeping position, predicting tides and currents, and trip planning. It also includes expert advice on how to navigate at night, in fog, and in traffic. Whether you are kayaking open water or between islands and icebergs, this is will become your indispensable guide to all the essentials of kayak navigation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Globe Pequot Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 076270473X
• ISBN 13: 9780762704736
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 342