by R Sweet

On the spot reference ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

Designed for onboard quick reference each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9", hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof, carefully organised and richly illustrated in colour for instant, easy answers, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations.

US publication

By Bill Anderson

GPS will position a boat to within a few metres and give a course to steer to its destination (the waypoint). This book explains how to use the system and how to navigate safely and efficiently in daylight, darkness or fog.

240x171mm 128p 91 colour photos and diag.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

By J. McNamara
2nd Ed.
2008

If you have a GPS unit or plan to buy one, GPS for Dummies helps you compare GPS technologies, units, and uses. How to create and use digital maps, learn about waypoints, tracks, coordinate systems, and other key points to using GPS technology.

How to use Web-hosted mapping services and even how to turn your cell phone or PDA into a GPS receiver. You’ll also discover:

Up-to-date information on the capabilities of popular handheld and automotive Global Positioning Systems
How to read a map and how to get more from the free maps available online
The capabilities and limitations of GPS technology, and how satellites and radio systems make GPS work
How to interface your GPS receiver with your computer and what digital mapping software can offer
Why a cell phone with GPS capability isn’t the same as a GPS unit
What can affect your GPS reading and how accurate it will be
How to use Street Atlas USA, TopoFusion, Google Earth, and other tools
Fun things to do with GPS, such as exploring topographical maps, aerial imagery, and the sport of geocaching

Pb 408pp

RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

by Robert J. Sweet
2nd Ed.
2011
This is a comprehensive guide for recreational boaters to learn how to operate and effectively use today's GPS systems in everyday navigational situations.

From learning the history of GPS, discovering the functions of the GPS, understanding basic and advance course-plotting, learning advance navigation with GPS, interfacing a GPS with an autopilot, to using a GPS with electronic charts on a PC, 'GPS for Mariners' includes everything the novice to the more experienced boater should know about their GPS system.

Pb. 170pp

RRP £13.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

Garmin eTrex and eTrex Summit

This step by step DVD takes you from an introduction to GPS right through all the features of your Garmin eTrex and eTrex summit, including advanced features and functions.

We can supply a very wide range of GPS instruction DVDs that are specific to the GPS model that you may have. Maunfacturers covered include Apelco, Eagle, Furuno, Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and Northstar.

These DVDs take you right through from a basic introduction to GPS, right through the features of the model including advanced features. Please order here and email 'sales@sailingbooks.co.uk' to specify the maunfacturer and model required. Please allow 10 days for delivery.