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by R SweetOn 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
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 AndersonGPS 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
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 Robert J. SweetThis 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.170pp, paperback
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.
170pp, paperback
By Mik ChineryWhat you really want to know about setting up and using your GPS, explained in simple terms.240x171mm 96p 25 b/w photos 41 diag. PbRRP £10.95 OUR PRICE £8.99
What you really want to know about setting up and using your GPS, explained in simple terms.
240x171mm 96p 25 b/w photos 41 diag. Pb
RRP £10.95 OUR PRICE £8.99
by Conrad DixonRevised by G. Hales3rd Ed.This book will help users understand what their sets are capable of. Seven sets are compared function by function: Gamain 12XL, Eagle Explorer, Micrologic Sportsman, Micrologic Admiral, Valsat SP, Raytheon NAV 398, Apelco Fishfinder/Plotter 560.128pp 10 b/w photos and 20 line drawings (paperback)
128pp 10 b/w photos and 20 line drawings (paperback)
by Colin JonesThis book describes how the Global Positioning System works and how it can be used to best effect. The different types of receiver are fully described and various additional features that are now becoming available are explained. The book is written so that those not entirely familiar with navigational procedure will be able to understand the system's use.140pp, 8 photos, 20 line drawings, 1995.WAS £12.95, NOW £8.95
This book describes how the Global Positioning System works and how it can be used to best effect. The different types of receiver are fully described and various additional features that are now becoming available are explained. The book is written so that those not entirely familiar with navigational procedure will be able to understand the system's use.
140pp, 8 photos, 20 line drawings, 1995.
WAS £12.95, NOW £8.95
By M. BreachHow to find your position from the Sun, Moon, planets or stars. If you have a sextant, time and this book you can find your position.For real and aspiring bluewater sailors. Includes complete instruction on how to use a sextant, on making astronomical observations and on how to do the calculations with or without the forms. All tables and the forms needed to make the calculation are available - no need for further almanacs or tables for up to ten years...142pp
How to find your position from the Sun, Moon, planets or stars. If you have a sextant, time and this book you can find your position.
For real and aspiring bluewater sailors. Includes complete instruction on how to use a sextant, on making astronomical observations and on how to do the calculations with or without the forms. All tables and the forms needed to make the calculation are available - no need for further almanacs or tables for up to ten years...
142pp
Garmin eTrex and eTrex SummitThis 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.
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.
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.
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