{"product_id":"inland-and-coastal-navigation-for-power-driven-and-sailing-vessels-2nd-edition-hardcover","title":"Inland and Coastal Navigation: For Power-driven and Sailing Vessels, 2nd Edition - Hardcover","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\u003eDavid Burch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTobias Burch\u003c\/b\u003e (Designed by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate safely and efficiently on inland and coastal waters in all weather conditions. It is for beginners, starting from scratch, or for more seasoned mariners who wish to expand their skills. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Charts, Chart Reading, and Chart Plotting\u003cbr\u003e Instruments and Logbook Procedures\u003cbr\u003e Compass Use\u003cbr\u003e Piloting and Dead Reckoning\u003cbr\u003e Lights and Buoyage\u003cbr\u003e Tides and Currents\u003cbr\u003e Rules of the Road\u003cbr\u003e GPS and other Electronic Aids \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe GPS tells us where we are and how fast we are moving in what direction, but it can never tell us the safest, most efficient route to our destination. That fundamental task requires the basic navigation skills taught in this book, which we can use as well to check the GPS underway, and then be prepared to navigate without the GPS if we need to. The hallmark of good seamanship is to look ahead and be prepared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text covers not only the long tested traditional methods of navigation but also the efficient use of the latest technology in electronic navigation and charting.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 10.75 x 8.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282599440486,"sku":"9780914025672","price":62.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eTJjdXBnTHdNQk1yU0pwVzBCdkNpZz09.webp?v=1766575025","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/inland-and-coastal-navigation-for-power-driven-and-sailing-vessels-2nd-edition-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}