Blewitt, Mary
Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472942876
- author:
- Blewitt, Mary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Adlard Coles Nautical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.46 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Boating, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen by Mary Blewitt is an essential guide for anyone venturing offshore. Despite advances in electronic navigation, traditional skills remain vital, particularly when technology fails. This 13th edition has been thoroughly revised to ensure the subject remains accessible and easy to understand. The book's concise approach makes it a model of simplicity, using only basic mathematics such as addition and subtraction. This clarity has earned its reputation for making complex topics straightforward. A must-have for serious cruisers, this primer provides a life-saving emergency skill that is also a popular pastime among experienced sailors. With its clear and practical guidance, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their navigation skills.