Modern Yacht Navigation: From Sextants To Satellites
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A comprehensive nautical reference work, Modern Yacht Navigation: From Sextants To Satellites chronicles the full spectrum of navigational techniques available to the modern sailor, bridging the gap between time-honored celestial methods and cutting-edge electronic systems. Jeff Toghill presents both traditional skills — including the use of the sextant, chart plotting, and dead reckoning — alongside contemporary GPS and satellite-based technologies, ensuring that sailors at every level of experience gain a thorough and practical understanding of their craft. Written in a clear, authoritative, and accessible tone, the text instructs readers on how to apply these methods in real-world conditions at sea, making it an invaluable resource for both coastal cruisers and offshore passage-makers. Toghill's approach argues that a well-rounded navigator must command both old and new tools, as over-reliance on any single system can prove dangerous in demanding conditions. The result is a definitive guide that illustrates how the art and science of navigation have evolved, while affirming that seamanship fundamentals remain as vital as ever.
Modern Yacht Navigation: From Sextants To Satellites
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A comprehensive nautical reference work, Modern Yacht Navigation: From Sextants To Satellites chronicles the full spectrum of navigational techniques available to the modern sailor, bridging the gap between time-honored celestial methods and cutting-edge electronic systems. Jeff Toghill presents both traditional skills — including the use of the sextant, chart plotting, and dead reckoning — alongside contemporary GPS and satellite-based technologies, ensuring that sailors at every level of experience gain a thorough and practical understanding of their craft. Written in a clear, authoritative, and accessible tone, the text instructs readers on how to apply these methods in real-world conditions at sea, making it an invaluable resource for both coastal cruisers and offshore passage-makers. Toghill's approach argues that a well-rounded navigator must command both old and new tools, as over-reliance on any single system can prove dangerous in demanding conditions. The result is a definitive guide that illustrates how the art and science of navigation have evolved, while affirming that seamanship fundamentals remain as vital as ever.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A comprehensive nautical reference work, Modern Yacht Navigation: From Sextants To Satellites chronicles the full spectrum of navigational techniques available to the modern sailor, bridging the gap between time-honored celestial methods and cutting-edge electronic systems. Jeff Toghill presents both traditional skills — including the use of the sextant, chart plotting, and dead reckoning — alongside contemporary GPS and satellite-based technologies, ensuring that sailors at every level of experience gain a thorough and practical understanding of their craft. Written in a clear, authoritative, and accessible tone, the text instructs readers on how to apply these methods in real-world conditions at sea, making it an invaluable resource for both coastal cruisers and offshore passage-makers. Toghill's approach argues that a well-rounded navigator must command both old and new tools, as over-reliance on any single system can prove dangerous in demanding conditions. The result is a definitive guide that illustrates how the art and science of navigation have evolved, while affirming that seamanship fundamentals remain as vital as ever.
