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Author : Craig Coutts
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : 079000724X
Covers all aspects of boating for the beginner, from navigation and charts to tides, beacons, course and speed, position, night navigation, in a simple, practical manner.
Author : Randy Vance
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780470486917
Ahoy, there! From docking and mooring to routine power boat maintenance and repairs, this handy guide is your trusted first mate for smooth sailing For both new and experienced boaters, Power Boating For Dummies is a useful reference that covers the ins and outs of this exciting and popular sport. The book starts at the beginning, taking you through the process of buying a boat, but it's helpful to anyone who owns a boat. Designed to teach you how to pilot a boat, equip it, store it, tow it, handle emergencies, and more, -- it's a comprehensive guide written in jargon-free language . Power Boating For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about buying, operating, and enjoying a power boat up to 35 feet in length and provides expert guidance for anyone new to the sport and new tips and ideas for improving power boating for even those with some experience captaining a boat: Calculate the costs of boating and compare those costs to non-boating activities Decide which type of boat to buy -- fishing, runabouts, pontoon, cruisers, or houseboats Know which mechanical checks to perform when you're looking at a pre-owned boat Learn the rules of boater safety Find out what it takes to acquire a boating license Outfit your power boat with the right gear, equipment, and supplies -- for fun and safety Operate your power boat, from launching and loading to driving, anchoring, and docking Navigate with charts, GPS, and radar Handle the weather and other boat emergencies Check (and change) fluids, charge your boat's battery, and perform other routine maintenance tasks Check and repair belts and propellers and fix leaks and other minor problems Prepare your power boat for all seasons Keep your boat's galley fully stocked To learn about all of that and so much more, including boating tactics that separate the pros from the amateurs and all-important items you'll never set sail without, grab your copy of Power Boating For Dummies today.
Author : Moulton H. Farnham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0020798709
Author : Dominique F. Prinet
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781525521232
Coastal Navigation for Class and Home Study is based on the notes prepared for students by the author during some 20 years of teaching navigation, initially to private or commercial pilots, and then to sailors and professional mariners. The book is copiously illustrated with graphics which explain chart projections, scales and symbols, and describe lights and other navigation aids. It demystifies the True, Magnetic and Compass Norths as well as problems of time, speed and distances, and explains how to plot courses and take bearings, or draw regular and advanced Lines of Position using the international system of labeling. The book further clarifies the use of vectors to easily determine the impact of a current on the boat speed and direction, and goes on to show how to evaluate tides and currents. The final sections describe the use of GPS and electronic charts, highlighting their limitations. Additional notes and explanations are given in the areas where students traditionally experience difficulties, as well as supplementary examples and exercises. The companion book, Coastal Navigation Exercises, offers all the exercises needed for practice.
Author : Robert Sweet
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071430350
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
Author : Basil Mosenthal,Barry Pickthall
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408194492
Learn to Navigate has been a bestseller since first publication. It is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn the basics of what navigation is all about. Covering the essentials of reading a chart, understanding tides, using traditional and electronic navigation instruments, plotting a position and planning a passage both on paper and using GPS and chartplotters and key navigation terms and what they mean ... the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn the basics of navigation and how to put it into practice. -- Back cover.
Author : Mary Blewitt
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-21
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781472906762
The 12th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 50 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing
Author : Nathaniel Bowditch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Nautical astronomy
ISBN : UCAL:$C39755
Author : Pat Manley
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781912177516
The modern sailor is an electronic navigator. New boats come stacked with GPS, chartplotters and radar, on a bewildering array of screens and displays. With this book learn how to navigate using all of these electrical devices. Practical Navigation leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation in a logical order, using a combination of modern and traditional methods. This practical approach ensures that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Topics covered include GPS, the shape of the Earth, finding your position, passage planning, radar and personal computers.
Author : Geoffrey Kolbe
Publisher : Starpath Publications
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0914025376
"With concise sight reduction tables"--Cover.
Author : Sara Hopkinson
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781912621897
Get to grips with navigation at sea. This best-selling book gives you all the information you need to know to do just that! It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features diagrams and pictures, instead of words, wherever possible. It covers all modern navigation and has been updated to reflect upcoming changes in Admiralty charts. It is recommended by Fernhurst Books for beginners and Day Skipper students. Written by an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner who runs her own RYA Training Centre which specialises in navigation, it is the perfect place for newcomers to navigation to start. It explains simply how to look at charts (paper or digital), find your position, look at tides, plan your passage and determine the course to steer. It will help you find out where you are and how to get to where you want to.
Author : Bill Brogdon
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071372261
A practical guide to navigating in small boats. Also covers important developments in electronic navigation such as GPS.
Author : J. J. Isler,Peter Isler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781118052914
Interested in learning to sail but feel like you’re navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to: Find and choose a sailing school Use life jackets correctly Tie ten nautical knots Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard) Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again) Predict and respond to water and wind conditions Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and find your position at sea Sailing for Dummies shows you that getting out on the water is easier than you think. The authors keep the sailor-speak to a minimum where possible, but give you a grasp of the terminology you need to safely and effectively communicate with your crew. A textbook, user’s manual, and reference all in one, this book takes the intimidation out of sailing and gives you the skills and confidence you need to get your feet wet and become the sailing pro you’ve always wanted to be. Anchors away!
Author : Randy Vance
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781394169351
The simple guide to getting on the water and motoring around Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to know about buying, choosing, operating, maintaining, and enjoying a power boat, and provides expert guidance for new boaters. This is also a fantastic book for experienced boaters, because it’s full of tips and ideas on improving boating skills and getting the most out of water-time with the latest tech. With this guide, you can ace your boating pilot’s exam and master the techniques you’ll need to stay safe and have fun out there. You’ll also find recommendations on great destinations for boating trips, plus coverage of all that’s new in the world of boating—touch-screen navigation, automatic docking, smart boats, and even running routes right from your iPhone. Get on board! Choose the right boat for your needs and learn the safety rules Get good at piloting your boat in all kinds of conditions Outfit your boat with the right gear and supplies Discover new tech gadgets to make boating even more fun For complete beginners who are new to power boating, as well as more experienced boaters looking for a complete reference, Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition, is a must.
Author : Robert J. Sweet
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071425735
GPS For Mariners is a comprehensive guide for recreational boaters to learn how to operate and effectively use today's GPS systems in everyday navigational situations. While all GPS products come with operational manuals and there are books on how to use your GPS for land or aerial navigation, there is very little information available to recreational boaters on how to best utilize their GPS for marine navigation. From learning the history of GPS, discovering the functions of the GPS, understanding basic and advance course-plotting, learning advance navigation with GPS, interfacing a GPS with an autopilot, to using a GPS with electronic charts on a PC, GPS For Mariners includes everything the novice to the more experienced boater should know about their GPS system. GPS For Mariners is the ultimate how-to guide and ready reference leading to GPS proficiency.