Simple Rules and Problems in Navigation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Hurst Cugle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265866804 ISBN 13: 9780265866801

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master navigation basics and practical problems used at sea.

This beginner-friendly guide presents rules, definitions, and worked examples to help you navigate with confidence.

This edition collects the everyday rules and problems sailors use, with clear explanations and full worked solutions. It emphasizes practical learning over theory, making complex concepts easy to grasp for new officers and curious readers alike.

• Clear definitions for terms like altitude, azimuth, latitude, longitude, and more.
• Step-by-step worked problems to build confidence in plotting courses and solving navigational tasks.
• Practical guidance aimed at real-world seamanship, not just theory.
• Foundational knowledge that supports continued study in ocean navigation.

Ideal for readers starting a nautical career or anyone seeking a solid, hands-on introduction to navigation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265866804
• ISBN 13: 9780265866801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274