The navigator's bible - trusted by generations of sailors. Lt.-Commander John Irving's classic handbook for coastal navigation: from chart work to pilotage, tides to compass correction. Clear, practical, and still indispensable.
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Some books on navigation overwhelm with theory. Others skip the essentials. Lt.-Commander John Irving, R.N., strikes the perfect balance — giving you everything you need to navigate coastlines with confidence, nothing you don't.
PILOTAGE • VECTOR PLOT
First published decades ago, this handbook remains in print because it works. Irving wrote for working sailors, not theorists. Every technique has been tested in real conditions, explained in plain language, and illustrated clearly.
For: Yachtsmen, sailing students, RYA candidates, and anyone who wants to truly understand coastal navigation — not just pass an exam.
Format: Paperback with charts and diagrams
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