Our friends in the north may be winterizing their watercraft, but here in sunny Florida, boaters are in the water and navigating the rivers and oceans.
An essential device for all mariners is a global positioning system unit, commonly referred to as a GPS. And one of the most informative books for boaters available is GPS for Mariners, by Robert J. Sweet.
If you already own a GPS device, this book will instruct you on how to get the most out of it for navigation. Coupled with your charts, it will allow your boating experience to be safer and the destination assured. The author also instructs the reader on how to enhance GPS perfomance with WAAS, DGPS, and correct antenna placement.
On the water you have many choices for reaching your destination, and Robert J. Sweet explains, in detail, how to use the GPS and waypoints during your journey. He also discusses selecting navigation software such as MaxSea Navigator and compares its features with four other popular programs.
Packed with advanced techniques, including an appendix with quick tutorials for beginners, this book will help you get the most out of marine navigation with a GPS.
Publisher: International Marine
Author: Robert J. Sweet
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176 - 85 black and white photos and illustrations
ISBN: 978-0-07-141075-5
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