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.

About this title

From the Author

Also from David Burch:
 
Celestial Navigation - A Complete Home Study Course
Radar For Mariners
Emergency Navigation
The Barometer Handbook
How to use Plastic Sextants - with application to metal sextants and a review of sextant piloting
The Star Finder Book - A guide to the many uses of the 2102-D Star Finder

From the Back Cover

Learn how to find and keep track of your position, adjust to changing conditions, and paddle the seas safely and confidently. Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation is the authoritative source for information on how to chart an accurate course whether touring locally, on open water, or between islands. This updated guide includes everything you need to know, from traditional map and compass navigation through state-of-the-art electronic navigation. It’s the standard text used by most navigation schools. Also inside:
 The essentials of chart reading and compass use
 The latest on GPS units
 Use of PDAs, smartphones, and other electronic chart systems
 Finding and keeping track of position
 How to predict tides and currents
 Trip planning and navigating at night, in fog, and in traffic
 Internet sources for tracking marine forecasts

Edition details

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