Reed's Sextant Simplified

Author: Dag Pike
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9781574091687
Category : Sextant
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
The sextant is the treasured navigational device of generations of seamen and airmen. It enables position to be determined with good accuracy for ocean navigation, and it was the combination of sextant and chronometer that allowed safe navigation of the oceans for generations of seafarers. Despite the accuracy and ease of use of electronic navigation systems, every navigator should be able to use a sextant. It could even save your life in the event of electronics failure. This book describes how a sextant works, provides practical tips and advice on using it, explains how to read as well as take sights, how to make adjustments and correct errors, and finally advises on how to handle and care for the instrument. Book jacket.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2019

Author: Andy Du Port
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472956826
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is an established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen. It contains all the information the ocean-going sailor needs (without the bulk) in order to navigate by the sun, moon, planets and stars, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. The book continues to feature the well-received additions of the past couple of years, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, planets and stars), Calculated Altitude (using the versine formula) and Azimuth (using the ABC Tables), as well as a pro forma for calculating Intercept. With 8 extra pages and an improved layout, there is plenty of space for making notes and calculations.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2020

Author: Kendall Carter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147296859X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2022

Author: Kendall Carter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472988612
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is the established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen. It contains all the information the ocean-going sailor needs (without the bulk) in order to navigate by the sun, moon, stars and planets, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. The book continues to feature the well-received additions of the past few years, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, stars and planets), Calculated Altitude (using the versine formula) and Azimuth (using the ABC Tables), as well as a pro forma for calculating Intercept. With 8 extra pages and an improved layout, there is plenty of space for making notes and calculations.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2018

Author: Andy Du Port
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472951786
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is an established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen. It contains all the information the ocean-going sailor needs (without the bulk) in order to navigate by the sun, moon, planets and stars, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. The book continues to feature the well-received additions from last year, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, planets and stars), Calculated Altitude (using the versine formula) and Azimuth (using the ABC Tables), as well as a pro forma for calculating Intercept.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2021

Author: Kendall Carter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472978579
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Reeds Astro-Navigation Tables 2014

Author: Harry J. Baker
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408193299
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 74

Book Description
Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is an established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen. It contains all the information the ocean-going sailor needs (without the bulk) in order to navigate by the sun, moon, planets and stars, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. 'Nothing I have seen comes near to the sensible format which I see before me' Tom Cunliffe, RYA Yachtmaster Examiner, author and sailor 'Slim, modestly priced volume with clear, easily retrievable information' Cruising 'Well tried and familiar to many experienced sailors' RYA News

Reeds Maritime Meteorology

Author: Maurice Cornish
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472902653
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description
Reeds Maritime Meteorology is written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant ships and for fishermen. It provides descriptions of the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them, and deals specifically with: weather forecasting at sea and the use of fax, navtex and saltellite technology ocean currents and swell tropical revolving storms the development and distribution of sea ice weather routeing passage planning the management and care of cargo in heavy weather There is an extensive glossary, revision questions at the end of each chapter, and a fold-out chart of ocean currents as well as numerous explanatory photos and diagrams. For this revised edition, the content and website addresses have been updated. 'Commended to anyone who requires a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject' Marine Engineers Review 'A splendid volume...a comprehensive and serious weather book' The Seafarer

Reed's Sextant Simplified

Author: Dag Pike
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sextant
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Navigational Aids

Author: Linda D. Williams
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761425991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
An examination of the origins, history, development, and impact of the various navigational aids humans have used through the centuries.