Introduction to Nautical ScienceHere are the basics: the physics of sailing, the theory of sail, ship handling under sail and power, the diesel engine, electrics and electronic. Here is an introduction to navigation piloting, celestial, and electronic, the Nautical Almanac, the sextant, plotting, and a marvelous section called "Ten Easy Steps to Success with the Sun." This is an easy to understand, readable guide to what is needed to go to sea with confidence. Binding Type:
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Here are the basics: the physics of sailing, the theory of sail, ship handling under sail and power, the diesel engine, electrics and electronic. Here is an introduction to navigation--piloting, celestial, and electronic, the Nautical Almanac, the sextant, plotting, and a marvelous section called "Ten Easy Steps to Success with the Sun." This is an easy-to-understand, readable guide to what is needed to go to sea with confidence.
Binding Type: Hardcover Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Published: 01/17/1991 ISBN: 9780393028508 Pages: 216 Weight: 1.11lbs Size: 9.52h x 6.43w x 0.89d