Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation - Softcover

Burch, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0931397065 ISBN 13: 9780931397066

Publisher: Pacific Search Press, 1986

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information needed to chart an accurate course in a sea kayak, whether on open water or between islands or icebergs. Covers chart reading; compass use; finding and keeping track of position; predicting tides and currents; trip planning; navigating at night, in fog, and in boat and ship traffic; and much more.

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Reviews

Physicist, author of books on marine navigation, and columnist, Burch is primarily concerned here with coastal and sheltered water situations. Although basic chart reading, reckoning, and compass use are similar for all marine craft, kayaks are especially likely to be in shallow waters, limited in speed and visibility, subject to currents and wind, and without technological gear. The author emphasizes safety and enjoyment for new paddlers through compass use, dead reckoning, current crossing, and planning. Among the many books on navigation, this one's value lies in making the complex clear. Methods for finding distance off, figuring passage time, judging currents, etc., are clearly demonstrated and well illustrated by an experienced paddler. Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pacific Search Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0931397065
• ISBN 13: 9780931397066
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 283