Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 4th: Master the Traditional Skills and the Latest Technologies (How to Paddle Series)

Burch, David

ISBN 10: 0762738340 / ISBN 13: 9780762738342

Editore: FalconGuides, 2008

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Titolo: Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 4th: ...

Casa editrice: FalconGuides

Data di pubblicazione: 2008

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: quarta edizione

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FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAK NAVIGATION: Master the Traditional Skills and Latest Technologies, 4th edition                                       (Falcon)
David Burch
 
This paddling guide is fully revised and redesigned, and takes beginners through traditional navigation methods up through state-of-the-art electronic navigation. Maps, charts, illustrations, and photos accompany explanations of compact GPS receivers and PDAs, downloadable navigation charts, electronic charting systems, and internet Web site listings for tracking marine forecasts. The information and navigation systems laid out in this guide can be used around the world for one of the fastest-growing recreational sports.
 
David Burch is the director of the Starpath School of Navigation in Seattle, and has been teaching navigational skills for thirty years. He is a former Fulbright scholar who holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Texas. With more than 65,000 miles of blue-water sailing experience, he writes for many boating magazines in addition to teaching.

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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 the latest in compact GPS receivers and PDAs, downloadable navigation charts, electronic charting systems, and Internet sources for tracking marine weather forecasts. 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. --Canoe Focus Feb 2009