Navigation For Yachtsmen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
The sea demands respect, precision, and knowledge — and Navigation for Yachtsmen by Mary Blewitt delivers all three in a single, authoritative volume. This classic seamanship manual instructs amateur and experienced yachtsmen alike in the full breadth of practical marine navigation, covering everything from chart reading, tidal calculations, and compass work to position fixing, celestial navigation, and coastal pilotage. Blewitt, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, presents complex navigational concepts with admirable clarity, making this third edition an indispensable companion for anyone serious about handling a vessel safely and confidently on open water. A cornerstone of yachting literature since its first publication, Navigation for Yachtsmen has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted and enduring guides in recreational sailing. Blewitt's writing style is precise yet accessible, stripping away unnecessary jargon while never compromising on technical accuracy — a balance rarely achieved in instructional texts of this kind. Whether you are preparing for your first offshore passage or seeking to sharpen skills honed over years at the helm, this volume will leave you asking one question: how did you ever navigate without it?
Author: Mary Blewitt, F.R.I.N.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Stanford Maritime London
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
The sea demands respect, precision, and knowledge — and Navigation for Yachtsmen by Mary Blewitt delivers all three in a single, authoritative volume. This classic seamanship manual instructs amateur and experienced yachtsmen alike in the full breadth of practical marine navigation, covering everything from chart reading, tidal calculations, and compass work to position fixing, celestial navigation, and coastal pilotage. Blewitt, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, presents complex navigational concepts with admirable clarity, making this third edition an indispensable companion for anyone serious about handling a vessel safely and confidently on open water. A cornerstone of yachting literature since its first publication, Navigation for Yachtsmen has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted and enduring guides in recreational sailing. Blewitt's writing style is precise yet accessible, stripping away unnecessary jargon while never compromising on technical accuracy — a balance rarely achieved in instructional texts of this kind. Whether you are preparing for your first offshore passage or seeking to sharpen skills honed over years at the helm, this volume will leave you asking one question: how did you ever navigate without it?