David Burch
Emergency Navigation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780071481847
- author:
- David Burch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- International Marine Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Marine Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Emergency Navigation provides a clear understanding of general navigation principles, making it an essential guide for sailors and boaters of all experience levels.
In this comprehensive resource, David Burch explains how to find your way using a variety of methods, including the use of common materials like sticks, plastic bottles, and sunglasses. He covers topics such as steering by sun, stars, wind, and swells, estimating current and leeway, and improvising navigation tools.
With this book, you'll learn how to calculate speed, direction, latitude, and longitude, and perform all aspects of piloting and dead reckoning. Whether you're safe on your boat or drifting in a life raft, Burch's expert guidance will help you stay on course and navigate safely.
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