Publisher's Synopsis
Practical Marine Navigation by James A. Stowell is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators who want to learn about the principles and techniques of marine navigation. The book covers a wide range of topics related to navigation, including charts and chart reading, compasses, bearings and courses, tides and currents, electronic navigation, and more.The author provides clear explanations of each topic and includes numerous illustrations and examples to help readers understand the concepts. The book also includes practical tips and advice on how to navigate in different types of weather and sea conditions.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, Practical Marine Navigation is an essential resource for anyone who wants to navigate safely and confidently on the water.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
