Mastering Navigation at Sea

A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason its the worlds last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. Its not another navigation textbook; its written by a mariner for other mariners. Its well-informed, easy to read and honest about the authors triumphs and disasters over a lifetimes navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is packed with hundreds of illustrations colour photographs, charts, diagrams and tables making the text easy to understand. The book is part of Fernhurst Books Skippers Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.