Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner

Pat Manley

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
01 May 2023

Navigation & seamanship

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 Navigationleads 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: Pat Manley is a technical contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. He is an Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and an RYA 'Yachtmaster' Instructor. Pat is also the author of Electrics Companion , Radar Companion , Simple Boat Maintenance and The Diesel Companion, Diesels Afloat and Essential Boat Electrics.

29 colour photos, 339 diagrams

By: Pat Manley
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 558g
ISBN: 9780470516133
ISBN 10: 0470516135
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 May 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Pat Manley is a technical contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. He is an Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and an RYA 'Yachtmaster' Instructor. Pat is also the author of Electrics Companion , Radar Companion , Simple Boat Maintenance and The Diesel Companion, Diesels Afloat and Essential Boat Electrics.

Reviews for Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner

A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas. (Boat Mart, August 2008) The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates (Sailing Today, July 2008) ...Pat Manley, has 10 million miles of navigation under his belt, making him eminently qualified to produce this new guide . Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators. (Boat Mart, December 2008)

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Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner

Pat Manley

$49.99

Hardback

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