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The Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide is the ideal instant reference for all skippers and crew. It covers all the essential navigation skills and techniques with a user friendly, easy to follow and succinct approach.
Written in clear, practical language, with clear photos, step-by-step diagrams and actual chart extracts, the book covers:
Spiral bound to lie flat, and with laminated splash-proof pages, it is the hands-free ready reckoner to help you get where you want to go.
NZ$30.00 + delivery.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important.
This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch.
Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL NAVIGATION - A SEAMAN'S GUIDE.
By Morgans Technical Books, Pbk, 0.45kgs, 172mM x 233mm, 232 pages. 5th edition 1992.
A Seaman Officer must be capable of navigating a ship safely both across the oceans and in coastal waters under all conditions. making a coastal passage involves many of the seaman's basic navigation skills; the study and interpretation of the chart, the prediction of tidal streams and a variety of other considerations must precede the practical planning and safe execution of the passage whatever the visibility and weather.
While there is no short cut to careful planning and no substitute for practical experience at sea, much can be learnt from this book which sets out to combine in a logical sequence and an easily assimilated form lessons on coastal navigation from a variety of publications.
The students who has worked conscientiously through this book will have acquired a good 'Introduction to Coastal navigation' before going to sea, from then on a strict adherence to the basic principles given in this book, practical experience and vigilance will bring confidence and comfort when navigating in confined waters.
Transparencies and deviation cards included.
NZ$60.00 + delivery.
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The book covers all the navigation essentials: charts, compass, tides, standard and secondary ports, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS, waypoints and buoyage in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast.
Splash-proof and spiral bound, it stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire.
NZ$25.00 + delivery.
The classic guide to navigation and pilotage. This book will show you how to navigate familiar waters by day, using straightforward explanations and clear illustrations. All essential navigational concepts are covered including how to use charts and GPS, plot a fix and an estimated position, recognise navigation marks, work out what the tide is doing and master the essentials of passage planning.
This is the definitive guide for everyone who wants to learn navigation easily, quickly and safely and is a solid foundation for moving into the broader detail required for offshore and night-time work.
NZ$35.00 + delivery.
Coastal and Offshore Navigation delivers a solid foundation in the art and science of not only knowing where you are, but also plotting the route to your destiation, safely and without fuss. Tom guides you through the theory to be mastered, and shows how to piece the picture together in practice to ensure a smooth trip and a safe landfall.
Discover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for stress-free work along the coast and out of sight of land.
NZ$50.00 + delivery.
CAPTAINS QUICK GUIDE. USING GPS
By Bob Sweet. laminated 14 panel Fold Out Sheet.
Learn to use your GPS in one easy Lesson
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