'Navigation with sextant and almanac is as user-friendly as a corneredrat.' Barefoot Navigator introducesus to a unique take on navigation - using the skills of the ancients and technology-free techniques, we learn how to navigate using the sun, sea, wind and stars, and even the…
"The Barefoot Navigator introduces the navigation skills of the ancients--methods using the sun, sea, wind, and stars, and even the flight patterns of ocean birds. The Barefoot Navigator also shows today's sailors how to apply these methods to augment--and in the case of emergen…
"Scientists and engineers embarking on their first voyage for oceanographic or meteorological research are often unprepared for the experience. Going to sea involves learning a new language - that of the seaman. This is necessary for clear communications, for the safety and well…
"Scientists and engineers embarking on their first voyage for oceanographic or meteorological research are often unprepared for the experience. Going to sea involves learning a new language -- that of the seaman. This is necessary for clear communications, for the safety and wel…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
"This textbook is an introduction in the maritime industry that is appropriate for students and professionals. It covers shipboard safety organisation, inductions and new crew member familiarisation, safe means of access to enclosed spaces, risk assessment and risk management, a…
This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadet and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by students…
"This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadets and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by studen…
This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadet and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by students…
This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadet and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by students…
This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadet and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by students…