A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason - it's the
world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy
the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and
confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game.
This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. It's
not another navigation textbook; it's written by a mariner for other
mariners. It's well-informed, easy to read and honest about the author's
triumphs and disasters over a lifetime's navigating.
He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world
from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a
cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was
Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often
dealing with the consequences of poor navigation.
The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help
yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the
timeless skills of navigation.
It is packed with hundreds of illustrations - colour photographs,
charts, diagrams and tables - making the text easy to understand. The
book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical
books for the cruising sailor.