Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation written by Melanie Bartlett and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is the perfect reference for anyone following an RYA navigation course, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster Offshore and for any seafarer requiring a knowledge of navigation. This highly practical book explains everything the reader needs to know to navigate a yacht or motorboat from one port to another safely and accurately. Using clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photographs throughout, Tim Bartlett explains each stage of navigation, including electronic navigation. 'Excellent bestselling reference...you should be able to do it once you've read this!' Kelvin Hughes ''Particularly useful for readers with little navigational experience...will also appeal to anyone studying for navigational qualifications.' The Nautical Magazine 'A must-have for any coastal and offshore yachtsman.' Yachting Monthly

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation written by Tim Bartlett and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2008-02-25 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In color for the first time, with enhanced and improved diagrams.

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Exercises written by Alison Noice and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation written by Tim Bartlett and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is aimed at anyone with an interest in navigating small craft, but particularly at those working towards RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Motor Cruising or Advanced Powerboat certificates, or attending the RYA Radar course. Electronics have gained such widespread acceptance over the last decade that even a modest family cruiser is likely to have an electronic navigation capability comparable with that of a small warship of twenty years ago. Using plain English to strip away the jargon, this book sets out to demystify the technology behind modern marine electronics, and to explain how the various systems work and how to get the best out of the equipment available. The Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation is set to become the definitive book on the subject.

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Nautical Logbook written by Robin Knox-Johnston and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 1999-12-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This logbook is not only a convenient place to keep all the specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage, but also a sailing record of the boat, ports visited, interesting sights, and people invited aboard. This revised edition includes new material relating to the advent of GMDSS.

Download or read book Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines written by Melanie Bartlett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English it explains how a diesel engine works, how to look after it, and takes into account developments in engine technology. The book explains how the engine uses simple processes to covert fuel to power, and then looks at the various sub-systems that allow those processes to take place. She also advises on tools, winterizing and provides hints, tips and helpful fault-finding tables. Systems covered include: fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller and transmission and control. This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with new full-colour photos and diagrams. In particular the Common Rail Injection System is covered, which governs how the fuel system is constructed, combined with the use of electronics (as opposed to mechanics) to control it thereby meeting the need for cleaner, greener engines to meet emissions regulations. 'Strongly recommended for anyone who has anything to do with the diesel engine' Nautical Magazine 'A winner' Classic Boat 'The next best thing to taking the course itself' Motor Boats Monthly

Download or read book Learn to Navigate written by Basil Mosenthal and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Learn to Navigate written by Basil Mosenthal and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Navigate has been a bestseller since first publication. It is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn the basics of what navigation is all about. Covering the essentials of reading a chart, understanding tides, using traditional and electronic navigation instruments, plotting a position and planning a passage both on paper and using GPS and chartplotters and key navigation terms and what they mean ... the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn the basics of navigation and how to put it into practice. -- Back cover.

Download or read book Superyacht Master written by Robert Avis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superyacht Master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules and will be required reading for all those undertaking a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar sized commercial craft. This book is intended for the next level of navigators after Yachtmaster and is an extension of the current series of very successful and highly regarded course instruction books available from Adlard Coles Nautical. 'At long last someone has written an in-depth reference manual on radar operation for the masters of large yachts. Every superyacht should have a copy on the bridge!' John Wyborn, Director, The Crew Training Centre, Antibes

Download or read book Learn to Navigate written by Basil Mosenthal and published by Adlard Coles Nautical Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Navigate has been a bestseller since first publication. The third edition has been fully updated and is the ideal introduction for anyone wishing to learn the basics of what navigation is all about. Covering the essentials of reading a chart, understanding tides, using navigation instruments, plotting a position and planning a passage, this book is ideal for novices of all ages wanting a simple introduction to what can seem a daunting subject. With its relaxed lively style and plentiful illustrations, Learn to Navigate provides the simplest, most straightforward introduction to navigation there is.

Download or read book Learn to Navigate written by Basil Mosenthal and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Navigate has been a bestseller since its first publication. It is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn the basics of what navigation is all about. Covering the essentials of reading a chart, understanding tides, using navigation instruments, plotting a position and planning a passage, it is ideal for novices of all ages wanting a simple introduction to what can seem a daunting subject. This fifth edition benefits from brightened colours and improved artwork throughout, as well as more information on electronic navigation with chart plotters. The simple and straightforward text, combined with colour diagrams and illustrations, gives the best introduction to navigation there is. 'Basil Mosenthal has produced a book that takes the reader a long way in a short space' Sailing Today 'An ideal shoehorn for anyone wishing to ease into navigation' Sailing

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising written by Rod Heikell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the perfect guide for anyone cruising in the Mediterranean by Rod Heikell, the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing. Thoroughly updated, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters. Although the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. In this invaluable practical guide, Rod Heikell provides sound advice on: anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there, plus advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities and what to expect ashore. Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, and there's even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. 'Offers time-served advice to both the novice and the old-hand.' Nautical Magazine

Download or read book The Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation written by Phil Somerville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS EBOOK EDITION IS DESIGNED TO BE EXPERIENCED ON COLOUR DEVICES The practical guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you're doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board. Did you know that a person standing on the equator is effectively travelling at 900mph? And did you know that you can use this information to work out where you are in the world, to an accuracy of about 3 or 4 miles? No GPS, no computers. Just a sextant, some tables from an Almanac and the knowledge in this book. It's the only back up if the GPS goes down, so it's a matter of safety. If you want to qualify as a commercial skipper/superyacht captain you need to know how to carry out celestial navigation. And if you want to pass the RYA Ocean YachtmasterTM exam, you need to know it too. It's a major stumbling block for many sailors wanting or needing to take their next qualifications, and the other books on the market are complex and often assume some prior understanding. This book fulfils the need for a clear explanation of celestial navigation, illustrated with colour diagrams and including unique checklist sheets to enable you to repeat all those calculations you learned back at home, when you're on deck. Without overwhelming the reader with a load of theory from the off, the author breaks down what you need to do, step by step, explaining why at every point – giving the information context, and making it more interesting and memorable. He has trained students in this subject for years, and here he's able to use his experiences of what works, and what are the common pitfalls – he even includes a troubleshooting chapter near the end, going through errors commonly made, and how to spot them. The objective is that readers will finish the book not only knowing what to do, but really understanding why, and being able to make sense of it all again later (rather than just getting through and exam and finding themselves at a loss when on deck). The author also includes time-tested 'proformas' – quick reference sheets that sailors can refer to when they come to putting the theory into practice on board, avoiding the terrifying 'cold start' that most sailors experience when they suddenly need to put their theoretical knowledge to the test in the real world.

Download or read book The Adlard Coles Book of Radar written by Borje Wallin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radar is notoriously tricky to operate and 'read' correctly for collision avoidance either with the land or with other vessels. But used by an informed operator it is an immensely valuable navigation tool - especially in poor visibility. GPS will tell you where you are, but it won't tell you if there's another boat in that spot! Rather than taking a theoretical, academic approach, this book is highly practical and hands on - complementing the radar owner's manual and explaining what the operator really needs to know when faced with actual situations at sea. Packed with illustrative photos, charts and radar screen shots, this book gives guidance from a real life, on-the-water perspective, and will enable readers to solve problems on the spot.

Download or read book Skipper s Cockpit Navigation Guide written by Rene Westerhuis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether planning a day sail or a longer passage, at home, at the wheel or at the chart table, the Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide is the perfect at-a-glance handbook for all skippers and crew. It covers all the essential navigation skills and techniques with a user friendly, easy to follow and succinct approach. Spiral bound to lie flat, and with laminated splash-proof pages, it is the hands-free ready reckoner to help you get where you want to go. Written in clear, practical language, with clear photos, step-by-step diagrams and actual chart extracts, the book covers: - Using nautical charts - Understanding buoys, marks and lights - Using the compass, log and depth gauge - Plotting positions (including by dead reckoning), courses and bearings - Understanding tides (heights, streams, including using tide tables) and currents - Factoring in the weather - Making a passage plan, keeping a logbook, and more An essential title to have on board, this accessible book is aimed at skippers and crews of all levels, whether as a primer for those new to navigating or the perfect aide-memoire for those with prior experience.

Download or read book Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen written by Mary Blewitt and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-21 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 12th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 50 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing

Download or read book Day Skipper for Sail and Power written by Alison Noice and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Brought thoroughly up-to-date with new developments and covering all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with full colour photography, helpful diagrams and worked examples, it is also a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering: - seamanship - safety equipment - preventing collisions at sea - navigation and chart work - tides and tidal streams - pilotage - passage planning - weather - engine operation and maintenance - the most up-to-date VHF radio procedures With its refreshingly practical approach and by the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course and assist with exam preparation.