Coastal Navigation Using GPS
For Sail and PowerBy Frank J. Larkin
288 pp. 6 b&w photos, 132 line drawings. 2003. Hardcover. $29.95
ISBN 1 57409 169 7
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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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The author, Frank Larkin, has prepared a free instruction package. Materials include worksheets, course overview, registration form, and seventeen PowerPoint presentations. We will mail you a CD upon receipt of proof of purchase of at least 10 copies of the book for your class. If you are an instructor and would like to receive the PowerPoint presentation please contact us at info@sheridanhouse.com |
“…helps boaters get the most out of this newest must-have boating gadget.” —Soundings
“…will get you where you're going and, best of all, get you home.” —Long Island Boating World
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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. His book Basic Coastal Navigation is a very popular text. He lives in the Boston area, and can often be found on the waters of Massachusetts Bay.