Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting for Sail and Power - Tapa dura

Larkin, Frank J.

 
9781574090529: Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting for Sail and Power
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ISBN 10: 1574090526 ISBN 13: 9781574090529
Editorial: Sheridan House, 1998

Sinopsis

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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Acerca del autor

Frank J. Larkin is a Master Mariner with some 30 years of boating experience. He is an instructor in boating safety and coastal navigation and was until recently District Staff Officer-Aids to Navigation with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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Editorial
Sheridan House
Año de publicación
1998
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1574090526
ISBN 13 
9781574090529
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
290
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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