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Emergency Navigation: Improvised and No-Instrument Methods for the Prudent Mariner, 2nd Edition

Name: Emergency Navigation: Improvised and No-Instrument Methods for the Prudent Mariner, 2nd Edition
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Book Synopsis: Find Your Way at Sea, No Matter What“Inherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation principles we've seen yet.”--BoatU.S. “Thorough and authoritative.”--Sea Kayaker“A definitive work of instant appeal to seamen of all levels of experience.”--The Navigation Foundation

Every sailor knows that instruments can fail. Things get wet, break, fall overboard. Whether you’re safe on your boat or drifting in a life raft, let David Burch show you how to find your way no matter what navigational equipment you have. Often relying on common materials like a small stick, a plastic bottle, even a pair of sunglasses, Burch explains how to make use of all available means--from the ancient skills of Polynesian navigators to the contrails of airliners overhead--to calculate speed, direction, latitude, and longitude and to perform all aspects of piloting and dead reckoning.

Learn how to

Steer by sun, stars, wind, and swells
Estimate current and leeway
Improvise your own knotmeter or plumb-bob sextant
Find the sun in a fogbank
Estimate latitude with a plate and a knotted string
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Are you prepared for emergencies at sea? Don't let instrument failure leave you stranded. Learn the art of improvisation with the Emergency Navigation: Improvised and No-Instrument Methods for the Prudent Mariner, 2nd Edition Book. This authoritative guide by David Burch will teach you essential navigation principles using common materials, ensuring you can find your way no matter what. Be a savvy sailor and equip yourself with the skills to navigate confidently.

Discover the secrets of ancient Polynesian navigators and modern airliner contrails with this comprehensive and informative book. From steering by sun and stars to estimating current and latitude, you'll learn valuable techniques to keep you on course in any situation. Be prepared for the unexpected and enhance your navigation skills with this essential guide.

Don't wait for a navigational emergency to strike. Arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate confidently without relying solely on instruments. Let David Burch's expertise guide you through improvising your own navigation tools and methods. Be a prudent mariner and ensure you can always find your way at sea, no matter the circumstances. Purchase your copy of Emergency Navigation: Improvised and No-Instrument Methods for the Prudent Mariner, 2nd Edition Book today!

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