Master the art of coastal navigation with Lt.-Commander John Irving's timeless guide for sailors and students of the sea. From plotting your first course to reading buoys and avoiding collisions, Coastal Navigation and Pilotage offers clear, practical instruction backed by detailed charts and diagrams. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yachtsman, this book will give you the confidence to sail safely along any coast.
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Navigate the coastline with skill, precision, and confidence.
In Coastal Navigation and Pilotage, Lt.-Commander John Irving, R.N., distills a lifetime of seafaring knowledge into a clear, practical handbook written for yachtsmen, sailing students, and anyone who dreams of mastering the navigator’s art.
PILOTAGE • VECTOR PLOT
From the moment the chart is spread on the cabin table to the final safe landfall, Irving leads you step by step through:
Selecting and plotting a course on the Mercator chart
Correcting for compass errors, lee-way, and tidal streams
Mastering the current triangle and calculating positions
Securing accurate fixes using bearings, soundings, and visual marks
Interpreting buoys, beacons, and the international system of buoyage
Understanding the “Rule of the Road” — the global regulations that prevent collisions at sea
Illustrated throughout with charts, diagrams, and practical examples, this volume remains one of the most reliable companions for both coastal cruisers and aspiring navigators. It blends theory and practice with the clarity of an instructor who has spent years teaching sailors how to find their way home — even in fog, tide, and uncertainty.
What this practical guide covers:
Trusted by generations of navigators
Ideal for RYA and maritime training students
Beautifully illustrated and clearly written
The Suitable choice for sailors, instructors, and enthusiasts of the sea
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