{"product_id":"boat-navigation-for-the-rest-of-us-finding-your-way-by-eye-and-electronics-paperback","title":"Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way by Eye and Electronics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Brogdon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thorough treatment of traditional and electronic [sailing] methods by an expert.\"--\u003ci\u003eWoodenBoat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant a full course in navigation? A whole toolbox of little-known tips and shortcuts to deal with real-life navigation situations without resorting to a slide rule? You get both in \u003ci\u003eBoat Navigation for the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e, second edition, a guide to pleasureboat navigation that shows you how to combine electronic aids like radar and GPS with visual observations, simple chartwork, and common-sense piloting. In plain, simple language, it explains how to find where you are and get where you want to go with a minimum of fuss. You'll find many little-known, low-tech methods specifically designed for use aboard small powerboats and sailboats. This edition brings you up to speed on the many changes to navigation systems and equipment that have occurred over the past six years, including dramatic improvement in GPS accuracy, the proliferation of electronic charts and plotting systems, and the growing importance of the Internet as a navigation tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superb and amazingly comprehensive.\"--\u003ci\u003eCruising World\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thorough treatment of traditional and electronic methods by an expert.\"--\u003ci\u003eWoodenBoat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoat Navigation for the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e is the only book that teaches navigation the way small-boat skippers \u003ci\u003eactually\u003c\/i\u003e navigate: by combining electronic aids like GPS and radar with commonsense visual piloting skills and simple chartwork. This second edition covers important developments in electronic navigation, including dramatic improvements in GPS accuracy, the growing popularity of electronic charts and plotting systems, and the increasing availability of navigation information over the Internet. It's a full course in navigation plus a whole toolbox of little-known tips and shortcuts to deal with real-life situations without a slide rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain Bill Brogdon\u003c\/b\u003e served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 30 years. He writes regularly for major boating magazines and has twice received the Lawton Award for the most significant contribution to boating safety through the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.16 x 7.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45221904416870,"sku":"9780071372268","price":47.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/UzZlRE1aL1FRbnZOL1ljVGdBNVhCUT09.webp?v=1773499831","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/boat-navigation-for-the-rest-of-us-finding-your-way-by-eye-and-electronics-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}