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Basic Coastal Navigation - 2nd Edition by  Frank J Larkin (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Basic Coastal Navigation - 2nd Edition by Frank J Larkin (Hardcover)

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  • This clear and accessible introduction to coastal navigation outlines most of the techniques of piloting that are still fundamental to safe navigation even with modern electronic aids.
  • About the Author: Frank J. Larkin is a Master Mariner with some 30 years of boating experience.
  • 288 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Water sports

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About the Book



Basic Coastal Navigation is a clearly written, easy to understand introduction to coastal navigation, outlining the techniques of piloting that are fundamental to safe navigation for smal boats, whether power or sail.



Book Synopsis



This clear and accessible introduction to coastal navigation outlines most of the techniques of piloting that are still fundamental to safe navigation even with modern electronic aids. Step-by-step, the reader is guided from simple to more complex piloting solutions. In addition to dead-reckoning techniques, the author covers tides and currents and explains how to use LORAN C and GPS. There are numerous illustrations throughout the text and practice problems at the end of each chapter.

Key Advantages: fully updated new edition, perfect for sail and power, clear layout and instructions, comprehensive overage of all aspects of coastal navigation, review questions and answers, and suitable for self-study and Coast Guard or other similar courses.



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useful as a study tool for those preparing for Coast Guard and similar navigation courses.


An excellent self-teaching textbook....His approach is straightforward and his sense of humor refreshing.


Every navigator would benefit from having this comprehensive reference book available as a refresher or for new skills.


Yes, we have our Chapman and our Bowditch (somewhere), and The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, but it seems to us that the author Frank J. Larkin, in this new edition, makes the subject of piloting and dead reckoning much less daunting and easy to comprehend. Larkin starts at the beginning and takes the reader through the basics of such things as using dividers and a chart, with the kind of useful information sometimes passed over in more sophisticated treatments of the subject. We like that, and we think this 278-page reference is more likely to be read cover-to-cover.



About the Author



Frank J. Larkin is a Master Mariner with some 30 years of boating experience. He is an instructor in boating safety and coastal navigation and was until recently District Staff Officer-Aids to Navigation with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.28 Inches (H) x 7.22 Inches (W) x .93 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Water sports
Publisher: Sheridan House
Format: Hardcover
Author: Frank J Larkin
Language: English
Street Date: January 25, 1998
TCIN: 1009226175
UPC: 9781574090529
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-4163
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.93 inches length x 7.22 inches width x 10.28 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
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Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in navigation?

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  • A: Yes, it is designed as an easy-to-understand introduction for beginners and self-study.

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Q: What topics are covered in this coastal navigation book?

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  • A: The book covers piloting techniques, tides, currents, LORAN C, GPS, and includes practice problems.

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Q: What is the format of this navigation book?

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  • A: The book is available in hardcover format, making it durable for practical use.

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Q: Does the book include illustrations or practice problems?

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  • A: Yes, it features numerous illustrations and practice problems at the end of each chapter.

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Q: Who is the author of this navigation guide?

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  • A: The author is Frank J. Larkin, a Master Mariner with extensive boating experience.

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