Coastal Navigation Using Gps: For Sail and Power [Hardcover]

Frank J. Larkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003

GPS has forever transformed the art of navigation, but most sailors don't know how to use it effectively. This new handbook from the author of the hugely successful Basic Coastal Navigation serves as an invaluable guide to this essential device. Author Frank Larkin merges basic GPS techniques with tried and true principles of coastal navigation, making for a truly comprehensive tutorial. Clearly written and easily understood, the book guides readers through the maze of GPS options, focusing on simple GPS navigation procedures and presenting a set of criteria for selecting a GPS set appropriate for each sailor's individual needs. Suitable for both sail and powerboats, this fully illustrated book is highly recommended for self-study and reference as well as navigation classrooms.

Eight appendices are included, covering everything from maintenance and installation of your GPS unit to sorting and implementing GPS data.

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"...helps boaters get the most out of this newest must-have boating gadget." -- Soundings, March 2004

"...will get you where you're going and, best of all, get you home." --Long Island Boating World, January 2004

About the Author

Frank Larkin is a writer and Master Mariner with over 30 years of boating experience. He works as an instructor of boat safety and navigation techniques, and is constantly looking for new ways to refine the small boat navigation process.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574091697
• ISBN-13: 978-1574091694
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #818,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Navigation

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic presentation ., December 10, 2010

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This review is from: Coastal Navigation Using Gps: For Sail and Power (Hardcover)

This book on navigation written by Frank J Larkin was well prepared and presented in its' simplest form. I found it very easy to follow from the first chapter to the very last,as the information flowed very smooth. The Q & A sections at the end of each chapter were also well done. I enjoyed this book & I would encourage anyone with a boat to purchase a copy,congrats to Frank on his work, I plan to buy his other books in his series eventually. Finally I want to thank Frank for getting me to start reading again...my first cover to cover ever & my first read in over 15 years. I am a former seaman..Thanks again Amazon & Frank J well done.