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Can piloting a boat really be this easy?
Traditional navigation with its chart plotting, compass errors, and current vectors requires years to master. Serious boaters learn it eventually, but with $100 GPS receivers offering 50-foot position accuracy anywhere in the world, it’s no longer necessary to master the art before enjoying the sport. The Weekend Navigator is the first book to recognize that affordable, simple-to-use electronics demand a radically new approach to teaching navigation. Bob Sweet lets you find your way on the water immediately, learning by rather than before doing.
This innovative guide’s quick-reference format shows you how to:
Pinpoint locations at all times
Determine the precise ranges and bearings of destinations
Compensate for wind and current effects
Avoid underwater hazards
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1st edition (September 16, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0071430350
ISBN-13 : 978-0071430357
Item Weight : 1.7 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.54 x 10.8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides useful information about power boat navigation. They appreciate the clear explanations of traditional piloting techniques and the nice combination of paper charts and electronics. The writing style is well-written and the author’s tone and approach are praised.
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