Fernhurst books limited us (14 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation , veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever you may be on the world's oceans.Helps readers prepare for the RYA Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a requirement Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help guide the novice navigator New edition has downloadable material, a new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature of online video demonstrations Whether setting out to sea on a short or long journey, Celestial Navigation is an essential guide to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Inshore Navigation is a teaching system designed for the newcomer to navigation and pilotage. Tom Cunliffe understands the problems and misconceptions of people learning to navigate at sea. As a result his book goes straight to the heart of each topic and concentrates on what the beginner really needs to know when out on the water. The object of this book is to give you enough knowledge to be able to navigate simply and safely on short inshore passages. The logical way to begin cruising is to make day sails in reasonable weather and steer clear of night passage making until you have gained a little confidence - there is enough information here to enable you to do just that. Inshore Navigation is structured so as to help you get on the water as soon as possible and stay out of trouble as you learn the necessities. All the essential navigational concepts are covered, so that when you feel your sea going experience is sufficient you will be building on a solid foundation as you move into the greater depth of detail required for coastal and offshore navigation. Your best teacher is yourself. The rudiments are contained with Inshore Navigation, but the rest is up to you.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is a step-by-step guide to taking professional quality underwater photos with a point-and-shoot camera. Modern compact cameras are capable of capturing fantastic underwater images - and this book shows you how. Easy-to-follow techniques are accompanied by hundreds of photographs that show you how it is done and the results you can achieve. There is advice for both beginners and more advanced compact camera users, covering topics such as what camera to buy and how to look after it, how to master settings for different cameras and how to compose great underwater photographs. Perfect for divers and snorkelers, this book will take your photography to a new level.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the perfect reference for anyone using a powerboat whether you are just starting or need a refresher. The primary themes throughout the book are safety and fun with regular checklists at every stage. The book starts before you even get on the water with fully illustrated descriptions of types of boat, engine and trailer along with key advice about how to get the right combination for your needs - of course the black art of reversing a trailer and not getting a boot full of water are covered. Once you are on the water, there are hints and exercises to develop boat handling before moving on to how to handle the boat at speed and what to do when you have to stop at a jetty, buoy or with an anchor. An introduction to navigation and tides will enable the powerboater to travel securely whilst prompting an interest in developing their navigation skills. Critical safety issues such as Man Overboard, travelling at night and First Aid are covered in considerable detail and with clear photographs, as is guidance on keeping your boat in good condition. The book contains over 300 photographs and illustration and we recommend it for all RYA Powerboating courses from Level 1 to Advanced.Quick Start Guide What is a Powerboat?The Boat Water and Wind What do you need? On the Road, Launch and Recovery Key in the Ignition Moving Off Develop your Skills Anchoring Life Begins at 40? Maybe, but try 25 Weather Navigation and Chartwork Communication We're running late and it's getting dark/When the fog comes down.Man Overboard First Aid Engine Boat Maintenance Recovery Towing - Long and Side.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action while inspirational descriptions tell you why each break is so special. This is a sumptuous coffee-table book that's perfect for planning your next surfari, or that allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of some breaks that only the most adventurous will visit. As well as classic waves around the Pacific there are a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctica to Nova Scotia. Every continent is covered - expect to read about some waves you've ridden and some you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information about season, hazards, how to get there and what to do when you're all surfed out.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. The complete navigation reference for beginners and experts including electronic simulators for GPS, chartplotting, radar and AIS. The modern sailor needs a back up plan if the electrics on board fail, and Pat Manley delivers the tools to make this possible. Boat owners need a book that covers all the electronic (modern) navigation, which develops the theme and introduces the traditional navigation as and when it is needed. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner leads you through all the aspects of navigation of your boat in a logical order. It has the unique combination of modern and traditional disciplines to boat navigation. Although the pencil and paper chart method will not be introduced until it is demonstrated this knowledge is vital. This practical approach to the subject will ensure that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Therefore the modern sailor will be equipped with all the necessary skills. Topics will include: GPS - satellites, receivers and position Shape of the Earth - distance and direction Finding your Position - where am I now?Passage Planning - choice of routes hazards and harbors of refuge Radar Personal Computers - AIS on a PC and computers for navigation A website featuring simulators accompanies Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner adding a further dimension to an all-inclusive book: sailors can test their skills whilst they are learning.The website - hosted by Fernhurst - will feature an array of simulators including GPS, radar, AIS and Chartplotter. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner is like having your very own skipper on your bookshelf.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action while inspirational descriptions tell you why each break is so special. This is a sumptuous coffee-table book that's perfect for planning your next surfari, or that allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of some breaks that only the most adventurous will visit. As well as classic waves around the Pacific there are a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctica to Nova Scotia. Every continent is covered - expect to read about some waves you've ridden and some you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information about season, hazards, how to get there and what to do when you're all surfed out.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action while inspirational descriptions tell you why each break is so special. This is a sumptuous coffee-table book that's perfect for planning your next surfari, or that allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of some breaks that only the most adventurous will visit. As well as classic waves around the Pacific there are a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctica to Nova Scotia. Every continent is covered - expect to read about some waves you've ridden and some you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information about season, hazards, how to get there and what to do when you're all surfed out.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation , veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever you may be on the world's oceans.Helps readers prepare for the RYA Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a requirement Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help guide the novice navigator New edition has downloadable material, a new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature of online video demonstrations Whether setting out to sea on a short or long journey, Celestial Navigation is an essential guide to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Inshore Navigation is a teaching system designed for the newcomer to navigation and pilotage. Tom Cunliffe understands the problems and misconceptions of people learning to navigate at sea. As a result his book goes straight to the heart of each topic and concentrates on what the beginner really needs to know when out on the water. The object of this book is to give you enough knowledge to be able to navigate simply and safely on short inshore passages. The logical way to begin cruising is to make day sails in reasonable weather and steer clear of night passage making until you have gained a little confidence - there is enough information here to enable you to do just that. Inshore Navigation is structured so as to help you get on the water as soon as possible and stay out of trouble as you learn the necessities. All the essential navigational concepts are covered, so that when you feel your sea going experience is sufficient you will be building on a solid foundation as you move into the greater depth of detail required for coastal and offshore navigation. Your best teacher is yourself. The rudiments are contained with Inshore Navigation, but the rest is up to you.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is a step-by-step guide to taking professional quality underwater photos with a point-and-shoot camera. Modern compact cameras are capable of capturing fantastic underwater images - and this book shows you how. Easy-to-follow techniques are accompanied by hundreds of photographs that show you how it is done and the results you can achieve. There is advice for both beginners and more advanced compact camera users, covering topics such as what camera to buy and how to look after it, how to master settings for different cameras and how to compose great underwater photographs. Perfect for divers and snorkelers, this book will take your photography to a new level.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the perfect reference for anyone using a powerboat whether you are just starting or need a refresher. The primary themes throughout the book are safety and fun with regular checklists at every stage. The book starts before you even get on the water with fully illustrated descriptions of types of boat, engine and trailer along with key advice about how to get the right combination for your needs - of course the black art of reversing a trailer and not getting a boot full of water are covered. Once you are on the water, there are hints and exercises to develop boat handling before moving on to how to handle the boat at speed and what to do when you have to stop at a jetty, buoy or with an anchor. An introduction to navigation and tides will enable the powerboater to travel securely whilst prompting an interest in developing their navigation skills. Critical safety issues such as Man Overboard, travelling at night and First Aid are covered in considerable detail and with clear photographs, as is guidance on keeping your boat in good condition. The book contains over 300 photographs and illustration and we recommend it for all RYA Powerboating courses from Level 1 to Advanced.Quick Start Guide What is a Powerboat?The Boat Water and Wind What do you need? On the Road, Launch and Recovery Key in the Ignition Moving Off Develop your Skills Anchoring Life Begins at 40? Maybe, but try 25 Weather Navigation and Chartwork Communication We're running late and it's getting dark/When the fog comes down.Man Overboard First Aid Engine Boat Maintenance Recovery Towing - Long and Side.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. The complete navigation reference for beginners and experts including electronic simulators for GPS, chartplotting, radar and AIS. The modern sailor needs a back up plan if the electrics on board fail, and Pat Manley delivers the tools to make this possible. Boat owners need a book that covers all the electronic (modern) navigation, which develops the theme and introduces the traditional navigation as and when it is needed. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner leads you through all the aspects of navigation of your boat in a logical order. It has the unique combination of modern and traditional disciplines to boat navigation. Although the pencil and paper chart method will not be introduced until it is demonstrated this knowledge is vital. This practical approach to the subject will ensure that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Therefore the modern sailor will be equipped with all the necessary skills. Topics will include: GPS - satellites, receivers and position Shape of the Earth - distance and direction Finding your Position - where am I now?Passage Planning - choice of routes hazards and harbors of refuge Radar Personal Computers - AIS on a PC and computers for navigation A website featuring simulators accompanies Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner adding a further dimension to an all-inclusive book: sailors can test their skills whilst they are learning.The website - hosted by Fernhurst - will feature an array of simulators including GPS, radar, AIS and Chartplotter. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner is like having your very own skipper on your bookshelf.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action while inspirational descriptions tell you why each break is so special. This is a sumptuous coffee-table book that's perfect for planning your next surfari, or that allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of some breaks that only the most adventurous will visit. As well as classic waves around the Pacific there are a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctica to Nova Scotia. Every continent is covered - expect to read about some waves you've ridden and some you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information about season, hazards, how to get there and what to do when you're all surfed out.…