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Synopsis
Navigate small boats with clear, practical guidance you can use at once. This accessible manual covers the core concepts, measurements, and instruments sailors rely on for coastal piloting. From understanding latitude, longitude, and the nautical mile to using logs and charts, it presents the essentials in plain language. The book also introduces different sailing methods, from plane to middle-latitude to Bowditch table solutions, and it explains the rules of the road for both sail and steam vessels.
Built for hands-on use, it emphasizes how to calculate courses, distances, and position, and how to apply these ideas to real trips. You’ll find detailed descriptions of navigational tools and common practices, plus practical problems and examples to reinforce the skills you need when at sea.
- Foundational concepts like latitude, longitude, and bearings, with practical explanations
- Hands-on guidance on navigational instruments (dividers, rulers, log, compass, sextant) and chart work
- Methods for plane, traverse, and dead reckoning sailing, including Bowditch tables
- Rules of the road for sailing and steam vessels to prevent collisions
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, skill-focused introduction to coastal navigation.
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