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The American Practical Navigator: An Epitome of Navigation 1995 Edition

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This book is the only reference one needs for any navigational issue. As a U.S. Naval Officer, I use this book to keep my navigation skills sharp. While it is an "official" publication, it is so useful I decided I needed a copy of my own, and purchased one. When I was instructing midshipmen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, I routinely used Bowditch as my sourcebook, to ensure I was ready to teach each navigational subject (especially celestial nav). On the occasions where a midshipman asked me a question I could not immediately answer, I invariably found the answer in Bowditch. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

One will find this book in every chart room on every U.S. Capital ship, Coast Guard and Navy alike. One would expect to find this book in every seabag of every professional mariner. If you are a professional mariner and don't have it... get it! Get it?

as a first year student in a marine program in Canada I don't know where I would be with out "Bowditch" this is the book for any one who sails on the Great Lakes or Deep Sea. I would advise any person who sails or is pondering sailing buy this book!

I am a career, surface warfare-qualified Navy officer and believe this to be the best reference in the world for nautical navigation and related matters. Superb.

"Ship handling" is something you get a feel for, specific to each vessel. Navigation, on the otherhand, can be learned (and used) by a hermit in the desert. And quite easily with his trusty "Bowditch" by his side. Navigation, as a science, didn't spring up overnight. Like the Aztec calendar, thousands of years of observation went into its development, beginning with the earliest seamen. Today, the New American Practical Navigator reflects those years of patient record. Everyone, from the weekend warrior to the crustiest salt, can find a lesson in its pages. From the latest chapter on Electronic Navigation in 1995's "red book", to the esoteric sights for lunar longitude in the old leather-bound editions of the early 1800's, "Bowditch" gives you no excuse for losing your way.

I am a professional Capt. and I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to become a proficent mariner.

This is the most comprehensive book on navigation ever written. Although intended for the professional mariner, it is the definitive reference for anyone who considers themselves a sailor.

This is the mother and father of all navigation books... ... Do not doubt me on my word, it`s worth its weight in gold.

All the best

Leif

This is the most important, impressive, informative book available anywhere. (If you are an offshore boater)
No story line. No protagonist. No hero. Not an easy read. Just HUGE amounts of information that might save your life. Get one!

As a leading law firm in Maritime law in Seoul, Korea, this great book has been always our first reference.