Celestial Navigation

Celestial Navigation is not hard to learn. There are programs for fifth graders to learn celestial positioning as an Earth Science project. However, the degree to which one wishes to become proficient does dictate a variation in depth of material trewatment. This catalog contains books that will teach the taking a simple sextant sight, all the way to writing your own computer program, or even telling the time from the moon. The fun of celestial navigation lies in the fact that it is a challenge, and that you can take it as far as you want. The first few books in this section are the easiest for the beginner. The material becomes progressively more thorough from there.

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION FOR YACHTSMEN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION BY H0-249 by Mary Blewitt #4701 $12.95 by John E. Milligan #4804 $8.50

This famous introduction to navigation omits theory, trigonom- Here is a basic beginner's book introducing the tyro to the tools, etry, and confusion. Since 1967, the first edition has been one the vocabulary, and the techniques of celestial navigation. Among of the best known, best loved primers on the subject. It is a the recommended tools are the H.O. 249 Tables, widely used by straightforward presentation of what to do and how to do it using navigators at sea, because of their simplicity. the Nautical Almanac. The appendix contains the Almanac pages If you can read, add and subtract, understand angles, and use needed to work every example in the book, so that no additional a protractor, you can learn to navigate in your armchair or at sea reference book is needed for study purposes. One of the best from this book. SC, 1989, 101 Pages SW 0.5 lbs. books we know of for the beginner. SC, 1994, 67 pgs. SW 0.3 lb.

A STAR TO STEER HER BY PRACTICAL CELESTIAL NAVIGATION by Edward J. Bergin #4702 $18.50 by Susan P. Howell #4805 $19.95

An excellent self-teaching guide for use in home or office. It We highly recommend this text which has been used extensively is easily read and logically structured by a teacher who knows in classroom instruction. It has clear helpful diagrams and an teaching, and his subject well. This book gives broad coverage abundance of practice problems. Correct answers which are sup- to the subject, and blends theory and practice well to avoid confu- plied for checking the practice problems, combined with the many sion. The author claims that eight hours with this book will give sample problems make this book a good choice for self-instruction you a solid working knowledge of celestial navigation. Uses HO- by the diligent student. The reader should obtain HO-229, Vol 3, in 229 exclusively. SC, 1988, 206 Pages. SW 1.5 lbs. order to do all the problems. SC, 1987, 261 pg. SW 1.6 lbs.

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CELESTIAL FOR THE CELESTIAL NAVIGATION IN A NUTSHELL CRUISING NAVIGATOR by Hewett Schlereth #6601 $13.95 by Merle B. Turner #5104 $14.95 This is a modern perspective An excellent navigation text for either on celestial navigation, by a very the navigator who knows the rudiments expert and easy to read author. and wants to learn about the whys and Even though he explains every- wherefores or for the studious beginner thing with simple relationships, who wants to learn not only how to navi- he does confine his comments to gate, but also the geometrical background celestial navigation. No attempt is of celestial navigation. And each chapter made to rehash basic navigation has interesting notes on the lore of naviga- procedures. This is why we recom- tion. In any case, this book can teach you mend it as an intermediate book. to navigate using time, the sextant, the On the other hand, if you have had Nautical Almanac, and a hand calculator with trigonometric functions, previous experience with celestial the latter eliminating the need for sight reduction tables, although they navigation, this book will provide are by no means abandoned from his instructions. This is an out- you with a wonderful reunion! standing book that can convert your navigation from the perfunctory to It covers taking sights by the sun, moon, stars and planets, the fascinating. SC, 1986, 232 pgs. SW 1.1 lb. and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The author is partial to HO-249 sight reduction, but this should not deter an HO-229 fan. You will be taken carefully through several examples and situational illustrations, making this a very effective self-teaching guide. We highly CELESTIAL NAVIGATION recommend this book. SC, 2000, 136 pages, SW 2 lbs. by Jeff Toghill #4806 $14.95

One of the best books we have seen on actual operation of the sextant. The author presents all of the checks and adjustments a sextant could CELESTIAL NAVIGATION need, and backs it all up with actual photos. He by Tom Cunliffe #5005 $12.95 also shows photos of actual sightings with the sextant under various conditions, which clarifies This is the shortest book on otherwise abstract verbal descriptions. This com- celestial navigation we know pact, low priced book may be all you will need to of. Even so, nothing essential learn celestial navigation, but if you need to turn to is left out. There have always a more comprehensive treatment, the photos here will still be worth the been two widely divergent price. Uses HO-229. SC,1987,110 pages SW 0.4 lbs. approaches to teaching celestial: provide a long list of rules for making computations and plots; or explain the theory and CELESTIAL NAVIGATION mathematics so that the reader by Frances W. Wright #4902 $12.00 gains a thorough understanding, and can invent as he goes. This A quick, easy, and thorough explana- book strikes the perfect balance tion of celestial navigation, with realistically between the two by explaining worked examples. This book grew out of theory in an uncomplicated way, the authors many years as a teacher of and omitting unnecessary detail. With excellent pictures and navigation. It deals with the nautical alma- diagrams, this book is one of the best intermediate starting nac and HO-249 as the method of sight books available, and is certainly the best refresher to be reduction. The only pre-requisite for the text had. We also have frequently recommended this book as a is the ability to add and subtract. SC, 1986, “second” book, where a different approach is desired. Uses 142 pages. SW 1 lb. HO-249. SC,2001, 64 pages SW 0.5 lbs.

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DUTTON'S NAUTICAL NAVIGATION by Thomas J. Cutler #5101 $49.95

Contains the most up-to-date and reli- able presentation in print of the principles and practice of piloting, dead reckoning, celestial navigation and radio navigation. Its forty one chapters provide thorough coverage of every topic required for a firm foundation in piloting and dead reckoning. Its coverage of celestial navigation has always been one of its outstanding features; the new edition continues that tradition. The book is beautifully done in two-color art work. Duttons is a true reference work as well as a text on navigation. It is surpassed only by The American Practical Navigator (HO-9) in total comprehensive- CELESTIAL NAVIGATION COURSE Starpath ness. HC, 2004, 15th Edition, 464 pages. SW 3.0 lbs.

This course covers how to find oneʼs position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other routine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. PROBLEMS AND ANSWERS IN NAVIGATION AND No previous navigation experience is required — the only math PILOTING involved is arithmetic (adding and subtracting angles and times). by Elbert S. Maloney #5107 $24.95 This is a practical, how-to-do-it course, which also includes clear explanations of how it works and how to do it well. This course Prepared as a companion to "Duttons," but may be used with includes other crucial factors of ocean navigation besides just any standard text or by itself. Over 200 problems and answers in finding out where you are from the stars, such as logbook pro- dead reckoning, piloting, and celestial navigation are presented. cedures, dead reckoning, error analysis, route planning, etc. At An ideal aid to self-learning or to refresh ones knowledge of navi- the end of this course, you will be ready for ocean navigation. gation. SC, 1988, 83 pages. (List price $24.95). SW 0.6 lbs. Thousands of students have successfully learned celestial from these materials and gone on to cross oceans or circumnavigate the globe. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION MADE EASY The course comes in one of two mediums: an interactive CD, or By Francois Meyrier #4807 $14.95 a printed Course Text with chart materials. It is important to know that the CD version is an eBook format that cannot be printed. This should not be your first book on celestial Only the charts and forms can be printed. In going through the navigation, but it may well be the best second course lessons, you will be able to click on areas of interest, or one. Theory is presented in a logical, under- on something you want to know more about. You will not be standable way, and the diagrams and pictures left studying on your own. Registered for the course, you are are the best we have ever seen. They are just a phone call away from individual personal help whenever likely to clear up any questions your first book you need it. Also, by going to the Starpath website and entering may have left with you, and are sure to rein- your serial number (from CD or paper manual) you can access force the concepts with which you are already the online version of the course and many other resources of comfortable. A bonus, is the excellent star Starpath. You may even email comments and questions. identification section. While the centerpiece of the book is to use a calculator for replacing The course comes on a CD, and requires a PC with Windows the sight reduction tables, there is a “fall back” 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. SW 1 lb. , Paper Course SW 4 lb section on using HO-249. Some minor shortcomings of the book are that moon sights are not covered, and example pages of the Celestial Navigation Course on CD #3411 $119 Nautical Almanac are from the French Almanac.SC, 2003, 122 Celestial Navigation Course Text #3413 $159 pages, SW 1 lb.

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CELESTIAL NAVIGATION VIDEOS

BASIC CELESTIAL NAVIGATION U.S. NAVY TRAINING VIDEO WHICH ONE TO GET? From Magic Lamp's Official Boating We get many phone calls asking us which one of these Series. This video is a compilation of videos are best. This is not easy to answer, because several U.S. Navy training films previ- none of the videos are a stand-alone way to learn celes- ously distributed by the Government. tial navigation. They all are relatively dated, and should Although they make exclusive refer- be thought of as entertaining adjuncts to other texts or ence to airplane celestial navigation, courses, or as refresher courses. the principles explained are the same Apart from the descriptions already given, you could for marine application. think of these videos in the following way: The videos are extremely well done and are an exhaustive coverage of Celestial Navigation Video Lecture #4001: celestial theory, principle, and practi- Most entertaining cal application. Color, and animation is used throughout the four part course. SW 0.8 lbs. Celestial Navigation Video #4002: Easiest to follow Basic Celestial Navigation -VHS #4104 $29 DVD Version #4104D $29 Basic Celestial Navigation #4104: Most interesting

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY JR. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION This very well done color production VIDEO LECTURE from Magic Lamp's Safe Boating Series, provides a pleasant, relaxed introduction Mr. Buckley, noted for his eloquent to celestial navigation. Two 60 min- command of the English language, ute lectures on a single cassette uti- delivers an engaging 40 minute lize an excellent variety of visual aids lecture on the practical steps to be to produce an engaging delivery of the followed in taking and reducing a subject. Lecture One is entitled "The celestial sight. The method involves Basics," and covers all the essentials of use of HO-249 and the Air Almanac, theory that are required to understand and follows the format previously the subject. Lecture Two," A Successful published in his book AIRBORNE. Noon Shot," puts theory into practice, The program is beautifully done in color, set to music, and with and teaches the viewer how to actually find his position with a sufficient computer animation that concepts are quickly and sextant. Although these lectures stand alone, they do not take the lucidly conveyed to the viewer. Buckley fanciers will be particu- student into advanced techniques, and it is recommended that a larly rewarded by his compelling analysis. One needs only a VCR good text be purchased to achieve this, and to otherwise compli- (and perhaps a dictionary) to benefit from this presentation. SW ment the course. SW 0.5 lbs 0.4 lbs. Celestial Navigation Video-VHS #4002 $29 Buckley Celestial Lecture -VHS #4001V $29 DVD Version #4002D $29 DVD Version #4001D $29

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BOWDITCH PLUS v.3 THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR #5000CD $ 59 by Nathaniel Bowditch #5000 $49.95

Starpath has put the 2002 edition of The American Practical Navigator This 2002 new hardcover Edition (Bowditch) on CD, which will allow you is now available at this remarkably to view art in color, zoom-in for greater low price.This monumental refer- detail, print out pertinent data, and do ence work commonly referred to as detailed word searches throughout "Bowditch," has been continuously the entire book. A second CD includes updated since it was first published 29 essential Government publications in 1802. During the last 200 years ($900 worth) at no extra charge. Some over 75 editions, or a million cop- of the contents include: ies have been published. This new ● American Practical Navigator ● World Port Index Bicentennial Edition covers the lat- ● NOAA Chart#1 ● All Coast Pilots est advances in electronic naviga- ● Navigation Rules ● Light Lists tion and digital charting technol- ● Radio Navigation Aids ● Radar Navigation Manual ● All Sight Reduction Tables ogy. It also covers traditional ● Navigation Calculator WHO WAS NATHANIEL BOWDITCH? navigation like celestial, and ● Many other navigation and piloting and dead reckoning. Meterology books Nathaniel Bowditch came from a poor Salem, Massachusetts Bowditch contains numerous family and was entirely self-taught after age 10! Yet he tables which have been valued The CDs require W-95/98/NT/ learned 6 languages (mastering Sir Isaac Newton's "Principia" for years by practicing naviga- ME/2000/XP. SW 1 lb. in Latin!), became the father of American navigation and one tors. It is carried on the bridge of early America's foremost mathematicians, scientists and of every U.S. Navy ship. HC, businessmen. 2002, 873 pages. SW 6.3 lbs.

Several Salem institutions have created the Bowditch Initiative BOATERʼS BOWDITCH to bring alive the remarkable life story of Nathaniel Bowditch by Richard K. Hubbard through a new Middle School curriculum (combining math, sci- CARRY ON, #5601 $17.00 ence & history), workshops, walking tours and the restoration MR. BOWDITCH of the Nathaniel Bowditch House. Celestaire will contribute #5605 $17.00 When yacht captain and $1.00 to the Bowditch Initiative from the sale of every copy of navigation instructor Richard the American Practical Navigator. To learn more, go to www. This long time classic details in Hubbard was editing the nathanielbowditch.org novel style the voyages, ideas, 800 page 1995 edition of and successes of Nathaniel Bowditch “ ” for the Navy, he Bowditch. Although written for was inspired with the idea of young people, it is a good read creating a more compact version designed especially for recre- for adults too. Youʼll get a good feel for ational sailing. His idea has come to life in this new book, writ- the way mathematics and the Nautical ten in plain English, and which puts Almanac played an important part in the emphasis on graphic and visual celestial navigation of the eighteenth techniques of navigation for the non- century, and how Bowditch had amaz- professional sailor. Hundreds of ing success in teaching it to common diagrams and photographs, includ- seamen. This book is read by every ing 100 color illustrations, make high schooler in Salem, MA. due to this book a pleasure to use. It cov- the proud Bowditch heritage there. ers the traditional skills of celestial It would make a perfect introduction navigation, as well as all the mod- to navigation for anyone not already ern methods, such as using GPS versed in it. We highly recommend and electronic charts. SC, 2000, this book. HC, 1983, 251 pages. SW 404 pages, 332 Illustra-tions. (List 1.5 lb. $22.95) SW 2.0 lbs.

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THE SEXTANT HANDBOOK COMPLETE ON BOARD by Bruce Bauer #5806 $15.95 CELESTIAL NAVIGATOR by George Bennett #7106 $27.95 After a short history of sea going angle measuring devices, Bauer, an experienced navigator, takes you This book combines in one durable book, the following: through the anatomy of the sextant. He then tells how ● A book on celestial navigation to make four vital adjustments: perpendicularity of the ● An almanac from 2003 thru 2007 frame and index mirror; perpendicularity of the frame ● Worldwide sight reduction tables and horizon glass; index error; and parallelism. Next ● A starfinding chart come chapters on attachments and accessories; care, maintenance and repair; how to buy a sextant; sighting This comprises virtually techniques, including rough weather techniques, correcting the sight; timing everything you would need to the sight accurately; and identifying stars, including the use of the 2102-D navigate celestially should the star finder. Appendices include sextant check procedures; sextant manu- need (or desire) arise. It is not facturers, distributors and dealers; the navigator's basic tool kit; making and the best book for beginners, using an artificial horizon; table of interstellar angles for practice sighting and because the sight reduction sextant testing; and useful addresses. SC, 1995, 191 pages. SW 0.7 lbs methods do not follow those you would find in traditional texts, or in classes they may take. We donʼt recommend buying this REEDʼS SEXTANT SIMPLFIED book just to save a few dollars on standard tables, but by Dag Pike #5931B $16.50 rather to satisfy your interest in a clever and compact

system. Some accuracy is sacrificed over traditional Actually, a re-write of an earlier book by the well known, methods, but this should not be noticable aboard a and late Capt. O.M. Watts, this little book has been brought small boat. SC, 176 pages, 2003. SW 1.5 lbs. up-to-date by Dag Pike, a likewise very well known navigator and author. As it must, this book gives a description of the sextant, discusses its principles, and instructs in its practical use and care. But it is packed with information! Everyone who has read it (and EMERGENCY NAVIGATION CARD knows something about navigation) has nothing but praise for it. It is small enough to fit in most sextant boxes, and we recommend putting it there. A handy card to SC. 2003, 104 pages. SW 0.5 lbs. have on board in case your sight reduction system, sextant, or alma- 100 PROBLEMS IN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION nac becomes by Leonard Gray #5204 $19.95 lost. The card is loose-leaf sized. Noted author, Leonard Gray treats us again with You can punch this potpourri of celestial navigation exercises, each holes in it if designed around a specific journey; New York to desired for inser- Lisbon, Anchorage to Hilo, and Hungnam to Akita to tion in a binder. name just a few. Each voyage (19 in all) presents not It is plastic laminated for weatherproofing and durabil- only realistic celestial observation data from which to ity. A wealth of information is provided on it in addition work, but also presents other considerations germane to: an emergency almanac for the sun, and declination to the type of voyage, which leaves the reader under- tables for the stars; several methods for accomplish- standing the thought processes which separate the ing sight reduction, including one that requires only the experienced navigator from the novice. card itself; and angular markings on the perimeter of the The data is not all cookbook. All the solutions are not pretty, but are real- card that allows approximate altitude measurements of istic, causing encounters which impart experience as well as practice; all the celestial bodies. SW 0.1 lb. while having Mr. Gray standing just behind you with a tip or two when the going gets rough. 2nd printing. SC, 1999, 168 pages. SW 1 lb Emergency Navigation Card #4604 $12.95

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SIGHT REDUCTION

CHOOSING A SIGHT REDUCTION METHOD

Our sight reduction publications and products appear on the use. A copy of concise sight reduction tables is included as an next two pages. "Sight reduction", is a term given to the way appendix in the Nautical Almanac. a sextant sight is transformed into a line of position on a chart. A Nautical Almanac should be part of every navigator's It is what the so called "math" concerning celestial navigation equipment. It is required for both the standard and compact is all about. The simplest method of sight reduction is to draw or concise tables, and has a wealth of information not resident a circle of equal altitude of a celestial body on an Earth globe. in navigational computers. As a single book, it provides a The essence of sight reduction is to draw a segment of this complete manual back-up for all celestial navigation needs. circle on a smaller area chart. Choosing a method is a little The Nautical Almanac is published in both government and confusing because there are three main categories available: commercial editions. They are photographically identical in standard tables, compact tables, and computer generation; tabulated content. Since the commercial edition is much less and within each of these, there are further choices. expensive, it is the one we recommend, and is the only one we For the beginner, we recommend using one of the standard carry. tables; either Pubs 229 or 249. If one is taking a course, he or There is another almanac called the Air Almanac which we she should use the tables directed by the teacher. Although also do not carry due to its high cost. It is designed with tabu- many of the text books are oriented toward either 229 or 249, lations every ten minutes instead of each hour. This almost these tables are very similar, and it is not very important which triples its size and cost. Despite occasional rumors to the con- tables are used with a particular book. A discussion of each of trary, the Air Almanac is not required in order to use Pub 249 these tables follows with their listings. (air navigation) sight reduction tables. The Concise, or S-table sight reduction tables (shown in the A navigation computer or computer program may be used by following pages) should be reserved for the intermediate or anyone at any stage of expertise. We recommend, however, advanced navigator, or as an emergency or lifeboat method; or that beginners learn the traditional way using the Nautical as a back-up method in event of computer failure. Such tables Almanac and tables first before using computer methods. are more complicated to use, and invariably take more time to

NAUTICAL ALMANAC (Commercial Edition)

The Nautical Almanac is the cornerstone for all sight reduction. The only exception to this is that some computers, and computer software provide the same data either in whole or in part. Even so, the Nautical Almanac also contains other data such as sunset, twilight, star diagrams, and unusual celestial phenom- ena, that make it a good book to have available. The Nautical Almanac lists the positions of the sun, moon, stars, and planets that are used for navigation. This listing is hourly, for each day of the calendar year. It also contains a short version of a sight reduction table that may be used in an emergency. As a single book, it provides a complete manual back- up for all celestial navigation needs. Both the commercial and government editions have identical tabulated data and construction with the following exception: the Government edition has a stiff, orange colored cover while the Commercial Edition has a soft, laminated blue colored cover. The price of this edition is less than the government edition due to some advertising pages which are placed at the back, and may be retained or easily removed. We do not carry the Government Edition due to its higher price. SW 1.5 lbs.

Commercial Edition-2007 #2007 $23.95 Commercial Edition-2008 (available July 2007) #2008 $23.95

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SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR AIR NAVIGATION Pub. No. 249 (HO-249) MARINE NAVIGATION Pub. No. 229 (HO-229)

These tables were designed for air navigation where weight and This is the standard set of tables designed for marine navi- space are at a premium, however, they are very popular with sailors too gation. Although there are 6 volumes in a set, only those due to the fact that Vol. 1 offers a speedier way to compute stars. The pertaining to the latitudes anticipated need be obtained. way the 6 volumes of 229 were combined into this 3 volume set is this: Their tabular data, being purely mathematical results, never volumes 2 & 3 cover all latitudes, but work only for declinations from go out of date. The latitudes listed for the Volumes work for 0° to 29° north or south. This covers the sun, moon, planets, and only either northern or southern hemisphere. those stars whose declinations fall into this range. Volume 1 contains Because of the high price and spotty availabliity of the some stars (whose declinations may be more than 29°) that are pre- Government editions,we have reprinted these as Commercial selected for optimum viewing and direction. This volume is applicable Editions from official Government electronic files. They are for an 8 year period, centered on its Epoch date. The only drawback to economical, and sized at 90% of the originals. They have this arrangement, is that it is possible that a star may be observed that soft instead of hard covers and their smaller size of 8.5 x 11 is not one of the pre-selected ones, and whose declination is more than inches is easier to carry and store. SW 2.1 lbs 29° north or south. This star, if observed on some unlikely occasion, say through a break in the overcast, could not be computed using the Volume 1 Latitudes 0°-15° #5901CE $19.95 249 tables. Nevertheless this remains the most popular tabular system Volume 2 Latitudes 15°-30° #5902CE $19.95 in use. Volume 3 Latitudes 30°-45° #5903CE $19.95 Because of the high price and spotty availabliity of the Government Volume 4 Latitudes 45°-60° #5904CE $19.95 editions,we have reprinted these as Commercial Editions from official Volume 5 Latitudes 60°-75° #5905CE $19.95 Government electronic files. They are economical, and sized at 90% of Volume 6 Latitudes 75°-90° #5906CE $19.95 the originals. They have soft instead of hard covers and their smaller size of 8.5 x 11 inches is easier to carry and store. SW 2.1 lbs

Volume 1 Selected Stars (Epoch 2005) #5907CE $19.95 Volume 2 Latitudes 0°-40° #5908CE $19.95 Volume 3 Latitudes 39°-89° #5909CE $19.95

DAVIS WORK FORMS These are designed to be used with standard 229 or 249 sight reduction tables. In pre-electronic navigation times, they provided a legal log to verify navigation activity. Today they are mainly used to simplify calculations and reduce the chance of making error. Rather than use them as a crutch, we recommend beginners develop their own forms as an exercise. Each pad consists of 50 work forms and a transparent, waterproof, press-to-seal carrying case. The pads are 3-hole punched for easy insertion into the navigator's workbook. SW 0.3 lbs.

HO-229 All Vols. #5501 $7.50 HO-249 Vol. 1 #5502 $7.50 HO-249 Vols. 2 & 3 #5503 $7.50

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TABLES FOR CLEARING THE LUNAR DISTANCE A MANUAL OF SPHERICAL AND by Bruce Stark #5510 $37.00 PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY by William Chauvenet Think of the satisfaction of aim- Vol I #5512 $33.00 ing your sextant at the moon Vol II #5513 $27.00 and determining time (GMT) accurately! You can do this any- This classic was first published in 1887 where- at sea, in the mountains- by a founder of the U.S. Naval Academy, no natural or artificial horizon is and a pillar of American science educa- needed. This is the old meth- tion, mathematics, and navigational od of “lunars” which was used astronomy. Chauvenetʼs contributions by mariners (and explorers) to are also considered to have had immense reset their clocks almost until the impact on American military success. beginning of the 20th century. Volume I (in two parts) is on the math- Because the moon moves ematics of navigational astronomy and much slower across the sky than its applications, both terrestrial and nauti- the stars, its changing position cal. Its comprehensive coverage treats can be used in sort of a reverse all the usual topics in celestial navigation process of sight reduction to find the time. The Nautical Almanac plus many which would be considered no longer has tables of precomputations for finding the time novel today. Just one interesting example based on the distance between the moon and certain selected is cartographic mapping by finding longitude from telegraphed stars as it once did. Instead, this book can be used with the mod- time signals. Other examples include about 11 different ways of ern Nautical Almanac to find the time in this way with quick and determining longitude (including the method of lunar distances), easy computations. That is not to say, however, that making the 18 ways of finding latitude, and several ways of determining uni- observations are so easy. The practicing navigator will appreciate versal time. the opportunity to use the sextant in this additional way, and the Volume II (also in two parts) discusses a wide variety of astro- challenge it presents. Even amateur astronomers may enjoy this nomical measuring instruments, such as the marinerʼs sextant, interesting pursuit. meridian transits, and zenith and equatorial telescopes. This The present justification for celestial navigation is that it pro- volume ends with a detailed discussion of the method of least vides a backup when electronics fail. Since electromagnetic shock squares. from a nearby lightning strike can derange timekeepers as well as This treatise is a treasure for those interested in the mathemat- electronics, the celestial solution which includes “lunars” becomes ics and history of astronomical applications and their associated even more powerful. instruments. Readers not mathematically inclined will still find a This book includes complete instructions on its use, as well as lot of interesting discussion by simply skipping over the math. coaching on the observations themselves. SC, 8.5x11 inches spi- These books are an Elibron reprint. SC, 2004, Vol I is 708 pages, ral bound, 301 pages, 1997. SW 2.5 lbs. Vol II is 631 pages. SW 3 lbs each Vol.

SIGHT SOLVER

A durable plastic template, printed on both sides, which eliminates the need for sight reduction work forms. With the Sight Solver and any pad of paper you can correct and reduce sights (using H.O. 229, H.O. 249, or the Nautical Almanac), determine your latitude by the Sun and Polaris, and plot lines of position using the templates as a plotter. Degrees and their reciprocals are printed around one end and a right angle slot is provided for aligning the intercept to the line of position. Measuring 6" X 8 3/4" the Sight Solver fits neatly into the Nautical Almanac. SW 0.1 lbs.

Sight Solver HO-229 #5505 $6.95 Sight Solver HO-249 #5506 $6.95 Sight Solver Nautical Almanac #5507 $6.95

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ASTRONOMICAL NORIEʼS NAUTICAL TABLES ALGORITHMS by Capt. A. G. Blance By Jean Meeus #7101 $24.95 #7105 $34.95

Not a book for everyone, but for some it is a Godsend. Virtually everyone who This famous set of mathematical has produced an almanac of celestial tables has been modernized and the body positions, or has programmed a 1994 edition contains redesigned cor- computer to do so, has been guided by rections tables for the Sun, Moon and this book. Anyone with a serious interest stars. in astronomy or celestial mechanics will In comparing Pub 229 and 249 with benefit from the clear discussions and Norieʼs cosine-haversine tables for worked examples. HC, 2000, 477 pages, solving the spherical triangle and ABC (List price $29.95) SW 1.5 lbs. tables for azimuth, Noireʼs has 5 place natural/log haversine and log cosine function tables that can be interpolated to the nearest .1 min of angle. While Pub 229 and 249 are great for planning sights and quick ASTRONOMICAL FORMULAE work Norieʼs compact size allows for extra sight reduction or sailing problems not covered by the declination range or stars FOR CALCULATORS listed in the 249. Plus itʼs just fun to do a sight reduction using the by Jean Meeus #5511 $14.95 cosine-haversine method! Norieʼs gives the observation "How far a navigator is justified in This book is a classic bourne out of the working to tenths of a minute is a matter that can be argued about calculator revolution of the ʻ70s. Then people indefinitely." Since the nautical almanac gives hour angles and suddenly had a powerful way to calculate declinations to tenths of a minute and a modern sextant with a astronomical movements, but there were no decimal vernier enables readings to be taken to tenths of a minute formulas with which to do it! This book fills as well, it would seem only logical to use navigation tables which, that need completely. A sampling of the chap- with the minimum of effort, provide for the same order of preci- ters includes: ephemeris time and universal time, date of Easter, sion. HC, 600 pages, 1994. SW 2.5 LBS. Julian date and calendar date, precession, nutation, solar coordi- nates, position of the Moon,position of Jupiterʼs moons, equation of time, correction for parallax, and much more. Again, it is not just the theory of these subjects, but the concrete formulas tthat gov- STARPATH PERPETUAL ALMANAC Starpath ern them that are presented. SC, 1988, 218 pages. SW 0.7 lbs. This program is extremely simple to use and provides all ephemeris data available in the paper editions, namely: GHA, Dec, SHA, SD, HP, magnitudes, sunrise, sunset, LAN, CELESTIAL NAVIGATION WITH THE S-TABLE twilight times, moonrise, moonset, moon age by Mike Pepperday #5406 $9.95 and phase. It includes sun, moon, 5 planets, and 270 stars, ie. one more planet (Mercury) For a few years these tables were included and many more stars than are in the nautical in the Commercial Edition of the Nautical print version. In addition, it includes Hc at Almanac along with the Concise Tables. LAN, and the GHA of Aries midway between They won a devoted following, which at popu- civil and nautical twilights for star planning. lar request, caused the tables to be published Just enter a time and date from the convenient calendar selector, separately in this booklet form. select your body, and get the data. You can get individual data, or They are the only tables to yield the same ask for a print out of sequential data for the time interval and num- answers as a navigation computer; that is ber of points you wish. The results have the same accuracy and they give intercepts directly from a DR posi- precision as quoted in the print version of the Nautical Almanac. tion. They are very easy to use, and are only Requires a PC running Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. SW 1 lb. 9 pages long -- good for storing in a sextant box. SC, 30 Pgs., 1992. SW 0.1 lbs Perpetual Almanac #3412 $49

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HISTORICAL INTEREST

TRANSPAC (VIDEO) THE WRECKERS VHS #6108V $19 by Bella Bathurst #5004 $19.95 DVD #6108D $29 The Wreckers examines the myths, the reali- This is the story of the 100 year drama ties, and the superstitions of shipwrecks and of the Transpacific Yacht Race. It fea- uncovers the darker side of life on Britain's tures the men, women, and even children shores. Many coastal communities regarded who challenged the 2,225 nautical miles the "sea's bounty" as an impromptu way of of the Pacific under sail. Divided into 14 providing themselves with everything from Chapters, each one showing actual film grapefruits to grand pianos. Some plunderers footage and analysis of the events that were held to be so skilled that they could strip took place. For example, the miraculous rescue of Ted Sierks a ship from stem to stern before the Coast 29 hours after he fell overboard in heavy weather. Heavy Guard had even left port. Some were rumored weather encounters, and the strategies for minimizing them. to lure ships onto the rocks with false lights, and some simply waited Chapters include: Orgins, World at War, Weather, Navigation, for winter gales to do their work. The Wreckers covers a three hundred Seasickness, Man Overboard, Women in Transpac, year history of ships and shipwrecks so terrible that few participants Emergencies at Sea, Squalls, Diamond Head Disasters, survived the morning, of humble homes fitted with silver candelabra, of Battles for the Barn Door, and the Ultralight Revolution. 120 coastlines rigged like stage sets, and of villages where everyone owns min. SW 1 lb. identical tennis shoes. HC, 2005, 288 Pgs, SW 1.0 llb.

LONGITUDE by Dava Sobel ILLUSTRATED LONGITUDE LOST AT SEA (VIDEO - VHS) Hardcover #6106 $19.00 by Dava Sobel and W.J.H. Andrewes The Search for Longitude Softcover #6106SC $11.95 #6107SC $19.95 #6106V $19

This excellent video from T h r o u g h o u t When Longi- the NOVA series is based the great age of tude was pub- on the book Longitude by exploration sailors lished in 1995 Dava Sobel. It takes you attempted to navi- to universal aboard an authentic tall gate the oceans acclaim, read- ship and back in time to without any means e r s v o i c e d see history in the making. to measure their o n l y o n e Not only does this video longitude. Often regret: that it portray the story of John t h e i r v o y a g e s was not illus- Harrisonʼs 58 year effort to ended in disaster. trated. Now solve the problem of lon- This is the story of John Harrison, the 178 portraits, gitude with his accurate lone genius who solved the greatest maps, diagrams, and photographs clock, but it depicts and explains much of scientific problem of his time. This is a of scientific instruments, especially the background of navigational methods of gem of a book, as indicated by its being Harrisonʼs clocks accompany the origi- the 1700s. It explains the system of latitude 16 weeks on the NY Times best seller nal narrative of Longitude. The elegant and longitude as a means of geographical list. Of interest to any sailor should captions emphasize the scientific and location. Use of the cross staff for finding be this short history of the man who historical events surrounding the imag- latitude, finding speed with a log, and telling helped make navigation the safe and es, and tell their own dramatic story time astromonically by lunar distances and painless task that it is today.It should of longitude, paralleling and illuminat- Jovian moon positions in order to obtain lon- find a home aboard many boats. Hc, ing Dava Sobelʼs memorable tale. SC, gitude are all shown and discussed. 60 min. SC, 1995.183 pg. SW 0.4 lbs 1998. 240 pgs. SW 3 lbs SW 1 lb.

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DEFINING THE WIND THE MAPMAKERS by Scott Huler #5088 $12.50 by J.N Wilford #5701 $24.95

Subtitled The Beaufort Scale, and How a It began with Aristotle, Ptolemy and the 19th - Century Admiral Turned Science Into first voyages across the Mediterranean in Poetry. This is a special book that combines sailing vessels, and now we have satellite earth science and language. The author fell mapping. But the process is by no means in love with the Beaufort [Wind] Scale, and over, and this book provides a kind of frame was so impressed with the 110 words of the in which the history of global exploration scale and their simple but poetic qualities, and man's increasingly firm grasp of the that he embarked on an extended intellec- world around him enlarges and expands in tual journey to discover the scale's author. a most satisfying reading experience. HC, This is his wonderful retelling of that journey. Along the way, 2000, 505 Pages. SW1.4 lbs. he learns to draw, learns to help sail a tall ship, and rummages through many a dusty archive. Without spoiling anything, we can tell you that he discovers that Francis Beaufort did not write the THE NAVIGATORS version of the scale that he fell in love with. We highly recommend VHS #6505 $24.95 this book to anyone interested in meteorology, surveying, the DVD #6505D $29.95 ocean, sailing tall ships, history, or the use of language in science. SC, 2005, 290 Pgs. SW 0.7 lb. Discover the secrets of the palu of Micronesia who have navigated their boats for 6,000 years using arcane navigation arts to cross thousands of miles of open ocean LATITUDE HOOKS AND AZIMUTH RINGS with no compasses or charts. Part adven- by Dennis Fisher #5722 $19.95 ture story, part travellerʼs tale, this video is also a serious scientific inquiry. Part history, and part hands-on guide Mau Piailug lives on the small Caroline for building 18 historic navigation tools. island of Satawal, and in his late seventies is the youngest of the Projects include the kamal, astrolabe, few remaining fully initiated navigators. quadrant, cross staff, back staff, noctur- On Satawal, the people have kept this heritage alive. But with nal, sundial, suncompass, pelorus, tra- increasing western influence, Mau fears that the next generation verse board, weatherglass, and sextant will not carry on their unique sea knowledge. with vernier. These tools are more than (Duration 59 min). SW 0.5 lbs. just decorative or educational. They all really work and can be used for navigation. Instructions included. SC, 1994, COMPASS 192 pages. SW 1.2 lbs. by Alan Gurney #6016 $19.95 This is more like a Patrick OʼBrien novel than a history book. Compass chron- NAVIGATION IN THE AGE OF DISCOVERY icles the mis-adventures of those who by Duane A. Cline #5712 $17.95 attempted to perfect the instrument—so precious to sixteenth seamen that, by law, An excellent modern introduction to any man found tampering with it had his navigation instruments and techniques hand pinned to the mast with a dagger. of the 15th through 17th centuries. In twenty-one short chapters, the author Drawings and in-depth descriptions covers a thousand years of events, people of practically every instrument used and ships. The authorʼs personal passion are included. This is a good historical for the sea and its stories is clear throughout. He brings to life the work which highlights the activities in instrument Victor Hugo called “the soul of the ship”. Part history, particular, of the Mayflower. Extensive part adventure, this compelling tribute to human ingenuity—and bibliography. SC, 1990, 214 pages. the mysteries of the sea—will keep the pages turning long after SW 2 lbs dark. HC, 2004, 320 pages. SW 1 lb.

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SECRETS OF THE VIKING NAVIGATORS TAKING THE STARS: By Leif K. Karlsen #6011 $19.95 Celestial Navigation from Argonauts to Astronauts by Peter Ifland #6502 $59 Many navigators have heard of the Viking sunstone legends but they This richly illustrated book cov- donʼt realize how they work now ers the history of celestial naviga- or how they were used thousands tion instruments and describes of years ago - and why the Viking and illustrates each of the major navigators developed the unique instrument designs starting with tool to find the direction to the sun, the simplest quadrants and astro- even when the sun was blocked by labes, through the cross staff and clouds or fog. back staff of the fifteenth and six- Lief Karlsen, the worldʼs foremost teenth centuries, to the invention scholar on the Viking sunstone, and improvements that lead up to examines the sagas and combines todayʼs octants and sextants. A that information with the experience and practical research of major theme of the story is a pre- just trying it out. Using clues for the the Icelandic Sagas, his sentation of many design improve- experiences as a professional navigator, and from his voy- ments that were tried but which ulti- ages on the "Brogunknarren"—a 60ʼ Viking ship replica—Leif mately did not succeed. A unique Karlsen reveals the secrets of Viking navigation. His exten- feature of the book is a description sive research on the workings of the Viking "sunstone" and " of how the instruments were used in practice. horizon board" are explained in this interesting, valuable and An important and unique chapter deals with the development of educational contribution to the understanding of the Vikingsʼ celestial navigation instruments for aviation, starting with the early bal- success. SC, 2003, 208 pages. SW 1.1 lbs. loonists and ending with the Gemini space flights. A glossary of techni- cal terms and an Appendix on patent literature complete the works. The author has presented his knowledge and experience in a way that will be interesting and very readable for a diverse audience—the GREENWICH TIME AND THE LONGITUDE back yard navigator, the serious student and educator, the collector, by Derek Howse #6503 $35 and the practicing navigator. HC,1998, 212 Pgs. SW 3.0 lbs.

This beautifully illustrated book is a classic among historical accounts of Greenwich Time and its relationship with longitude. It relates the progress of Greenwich Time from LINE OF POSITION NAVIGATION 1676, when it was first established for use at the new Royal by P. Ifland & M. Vanvaerenbergh #7102 $13.95 Observatory, to the present day when it has become the basis for timekeeping the world over. As it is with most discoveries, it is almost inconceivable that it took so It is also the story of finding the longitude at sea, which was long to make them. How could seamen navigate for centuries, and not the specific problem that the Observatory was founded to understand a celestial line of position? Understanding “why they did solve. Greenwich became a household name when in 1884 what they did”, is to takes oneʼs comfort with celestial navigation to a its longitude was chosen as higher level. the Prime Meridian. Capt. Thomas Sumnerʼs line of position discovery, and later Marcq Relevant developments in St. Hilaireʼs intercept method are discussed astronomy, navigation, and and explained in the context of the conven- timekeeping are explained in tional thinking of the time. A complete reprint simple terms—including the of Sumnerʼs 1843 book, and a translation of atomic clock, GPS and the St. Hilaireʼs 1870 articles are included, and leap second, and Co-ordinated will make these landmark publications more Universal Time. Appendices broadly available. Finally, a brief review of the include finding time by lunar modifications to their methods bring the story distance, lunar eclipse, and up to date. We highly recommend this book eclipses of Jupiterʼs satellites. for anyone interested in more than just the HC, 1997, 199 pgs.SW 2.2 lbs. rudiments of celestial navigation. SC, 2003, 200 pages. SW 1 lb.

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COASTAL PILOTING

BOAT NAVIGATION FOR THE REST OF US All you need to know about By Bill Brogdon #5103 $14.95 COASTAL NAVIGATION By George C. Szego #5807 $8.00 Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us is the only book that teaches navigation the way The unique character of this highly con- small-boat skippers actually navigate: by densed booklet is that it presents some combining electronic aids like GPS and approaches and methods which would radar with commonsense visual piloting allow you to pilot anywhere in the world, skills and simple chartwork. This second using only a compass and a watch, or edition covers important developments in a piece of line and some graph paper. electronic navigation, including dramatic It provides the basis for instinctive and improvements in GPS accuracy, the grow- accurate piloting without the need for any electrical or electronic ing popularity of electronic charts and plot- equipment. ting systems, and the increasing availability of navigation informa- This book has been used in many one and two-day courses tion over the Internet. It's a full course in navigation plus a whole which has been received with great enthusiasm. To quote the toolbox of little-known tips and shortcuts to deal with real-life situ- author, "it will build unshakable confidence in your piloting skills". ations without a slide rule. SC, 2001, 220 pgs. (List price $19.95) SC, 3 hole punched, 20 pages. SW 0.3 lbs. SW 2 lb.

COASTAL NAVIGATION COASTAL NAVIGATION by Jeff Toghill #6101 $14.95 USING GPS By Frank Larkin #5607 $18.95 A short, excellent coverage of coastal navigation. The aim of the book is simplic- GPS techniques are merged with tried ity- the author deals with the essentials but and true principles of coastal navigation, avoids using great quantities of figures and making for a truly comprehensive tuto- formulas. At the same time accuracy is rial. The book guides readers through maintained through the use of diagrams, line the maze of GPS options, focusing on drawings, and charts. Numerous photos of simple GPS navigation procedures, and actual situations as one would observe on presenting a criteria for selecting a GPS deck, serve to clarify the discussion. These alone are worth the set appropriate for each sailors needs. price of the book. SC,112 Pages SW 0.4 lbs. The book covers all aspects of coastal navigation, and is recommended for self-study and reference as well as navigation class- rooms. HC, 2003, 288 Pgs. (List price $29.95) SW 2.0 lbs.

The WEEKEND NAVIGATOR by Bob Sweet #5112 $22.95

This is a wonderful “manual” for learning coastal navigation in the shortest time possible. About the only things is does not cover are the pure traditional methods of horizontal sextant bearings, and fixing with a 3 arm protractor. Special consideration is given to navigation without electronics. Then it progresses to the full blown treatment of navigating with gps, radar, electronic charts, and depthsounders. Not only is everything covered in exquisite detail, but it is indexed for rapid finding, and supported by an astounding array of photos, diagrams, and chart reproductions. There is even a free CD from Maptech so you can practice navigation on a training electronic chart. This would certainly be our recommendation as a first book to learn coasal navigation. SC, 2005, 262 Pages. SW 2 lbs.

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THE NAVIGATION LIST

The NavList is an online discussion group devoted to the preservation and practice of celestial navigation and other methods of traditional position-finding. The starting point for joining or viewing this activity is www.fer3.com. Click on NavList to join, or click on Archives to see activity dating from mid 1997. We cannot stress enough the intellectual satisfaction available from this List either through participation or just simply lurking.

THE NAVIGATORʼS HANDBOOK THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION By Jeff Toghill #5604 $16.95 OF THE ART OF NAVIGATION This is an absolutely gorgeous book (shall we say coffee table quality?), and at a ridicu- A lengthy name... and a lofty goal. This small group lously low price. It is an overview of every- of enthusiasts dedicated to keeping the art of traditional thing you need to know (navigationally) to navigation alive is worthy of joining. A quarterly news- go to sea. Topics covered include: charts letter features articles on navigational methods, history and publications, instruments for navigation of navigation and reviews of books on the subject. A (compasses, sextants, and others), harbor readerʼs forum gives an opportunity for beginners and navigation (tides, lights and safe anchor- experts to exchange ideas and recount experiences. age), coastal navigation (plotting courses, Each issue also contains a lesson in the basics of navi- bearings, and fixes), celestial navigation (31 gation designed for newcomers. pages devoted to this), crossing oceans (currents, winds, communications, and safety), and electronic navigation with This non-profit organization promotes navigation by GPS, radar and other electronics. awarding prizes at aca- The book is profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Many demic institutions for dem- are breathtaking. SC, 2003, 128 pages. SW 2.0 lbs. onstrated excellence in navigation. Membership is arranged by making a $35 donation (tax deductible) to the Foundation. We pro- OCEAN SAILING cess this for them just like by Tom Cunliffe #5111 $19.95 a regular order. They will send your first newsletter Everything you need to know in order to cross an promptly and handle your ocean—and in only 95 pages! From celestial navi- renewal directly. gation, to weather consideration (theory, navigating around, and forecasting), to passage planning and An archive of all issues of the Navigator's Newsletter execution. These topics should normally consume from 1983 to 2005 are available on one packaged CD upwards of 400 pages, but Cunliffe is the most con- or by download. The Newsletters are fully searchable cise writer we know, and that makes this book a using the Starpath Elibra's unique Search and Find-all gem. Whatʼs more the book is more than 50% illus- function — a valuable resource for locating past topics. trated, and with some of the best photos, diagrams, A copy of the Elibra Reader is included. and reproductions we have seen. The celestial section is dominant, with 63 pages devoted to it, and is Nav. Foundation Membership #5950 $35 Celestial Navigation essentially the same as his other book, listed earlier. Archived Newsletters on CD #5951CD $49 SC, 2000, 95 pgs. SW 0.5 lbs. Newsletters Download #5951X $49

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AIR NAVIGATION THE BAREFOOT NAVIGATOR (AFM 51-40) By Jack Logan #5514 $17.95 #5105 $28.00 This book is an unusual and fascinat- A complete text on all aspects ing exploration of the skills of navigation of air navigation. It extends to employed by the ancients and transfer- such diverse subjects as polar, able to the present day. The first half pressure pattern, celestial, radar, of the book investigates the naviga- and other electronic navigation. tion capabilities of seafarers long before It is the only publication that we modern navigation instruments or charts know of today that deals with air became available. For example, how navigation. It is comprehensive did the Polynesians manage to popu- enough to provide most knowl- late an area of the ocean larger than edge necessary for the FAA Flight North America simply by analyzing clouds, cirrents, wind direc- Navigator rating. The book is prepunched for insertion into a tion, sun, stars, and the flight patterns of ocean birds? And how binder if desired. 1983, 355 pages. SW 2 lbs. did the Vikings routinely travel between Iceland, Greenland and Scandinavia—huge tracts of treacherous water? The second part of the book analyzes how the techniques of the ancients can be employed by 21st century seafarers to supple- THE LO-TECH NAVIGATOR ment todayʼs navigational hardware—especially in survival situations. By Tony Crowley #5606 $13.95 This is a unique analysis of practical technology-free navigation, whose techniques can easily be employed by modern navigators A very entertaining book, Lo-Tech to supplement their personal navigational skills in order to just Navigator is also a practical book for “know” where they are. It will fascinate navigators and landlubbers those who wish to be less dependent on alike. SC, 2005, 148 pages. SW 1 lb. GPS and electronics. Through a variety of illustrated projects, you can learn to make traditional navigation instruments and explore some unusual and long forgotten techniques. SC, 2004, 147 TOOLS OF NAVIGATION pages. (List price $17.95) SW 1.0 lb. (A Kids Guide to Navigation) By Rachel Dickinson #5781 $16.95

US COAST GUARD LICENSE From the crude maps of early explor- VHS #6406V $34.95 ers to the satellite-based global position- DVD #6406D $39.95 ing system of today, Tools of Navigation examines the evolution of navigational This is the best program to help you to methods and tools, and the explorers and obtain the internationally recognized U.S. inventors who changed the way we find Coast Guard license. This program cov- our way. Navigation is fun and fascinating for kids 9 and older with ers the essentials of the test, advanced 15 hands-on projects and activities. These include: piloting, and the complete rules of the ● road needed for the examination. It also Explore the history from astrolabes to satellites ● covers additional sections of the test from Learn to find you way using only sun and stars ● firefighting to basic seamanship. Subjects Build working compasses, astrolabes, and more ● covered include: rules of the road, arc & Meet the people whose inventions changed the World visibility of lights, lights and dayshapes, right of way, navigation, tides, seaman- What better way to get your young people interested, and con- ship, fixes and bearings, set and drift, lat- versant with navigation principles, and to understand why they are eral buoyage system, test tips, and more. important to you. Lastly, this book is a pretty good read for older Duration 60 min. SW 0.5 lb. people too! SC, 2005, 156 pages. SW 1 lb.

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RULESMASTER PRO Ross Learning Media NAVIGATION RULES #5913 $10.95 This is a comprehensive, highly interactive Also known as "Rules of the Road", CD-ROM learning guide a copy of this is one of the items a to the International Coast Guard boarding officer may ask R e g u l a t i o n s f o r for during routine "safety" inspections. Preventing Collisions at This edition is more compact, easier Sea, the US Navigation Rules and Canadian modifications to the to use, and less expensive than the Rules. RulesMaster Pro will engage you with friendly, easy to use U.S. Department of Transportation tools that make learning easy and enjoyable. edition. Yet, it fulfills all requirements Lessons: Five lessons cover every Rule, with a quiz following for having a copy of Navigation Rules each session. Progress sequentially, or go directly to a specific sub- aboard all vessels over 12 meters in ject for review. Lessons are fully narrated, and include many custom length. SC, 87 Pages, 2001. SW 0.3 graphics and animations. For instance, to learn the lights identifying a vessel engaged in trawling, you will hear the Rules summarized as you read the explanation. Then, to confirm your understanding, you can drag-and-drop RULES OF THE ROAD - DVD light disks to their cor- #5782 $29.95 rect positions on a three- dimensional illustration This program covers 38 U.S. C.G of the trawler, as shown Navigation Rules and how to operate your here. RulesMaster ʼs boat under any condition of visibility. It also cyberfleet includes mod- teaches the requirements for navigation els of each type of vessel. lights and day shapes, maneuvering and Models rotate through warning signals, towing and pushing, sound 360 degrees, realistically and distress signals, buoys, day beacons, simulating the vesselʼs radio beacons, foghorns, sailing and steer- appearance from any per- ing rules for different size vessels. DVD 95 spective, so you will know min. SW 0.1 lb. what to look for and be able to make the right decisions. Practice You can learn by doing. FlashCards and QuickQuiz have powerful ʻLook it upʼ features to guide you to the correct answer whenever youʼre not sure. Just click the ʻLook it upʼ button to see SummaryCards for the relevant Rule, or the RuleBook itself. THE ONE-MINUTE GUIDE TO QuickQuiz challenges you with a library of hundreds of short-answer NAUTICAL RULES OF THE ROAD questions carefully adapted from the US Coast Guard Merchant By Charlie Wing #5515 $18.95 Marine Deck Exams. FlashCards contains almost 200 FlashCards, covering the International Rules and IALA Buoyage. You first begin This is a quick-access guide to international and U.S. boat- with only the lights visible, and you have to select the ʻType of ing rules that satisfies Coast Guard requirements. It has been Vesselʼ appropriate to those lights. You are then presented with endorsed, and is used by the United more questions relating to the particular scenario, just as in real life. States Power Squadrons. This com- After you have answered all the questions you will see the answer. prehensive Guide includes the full The vessel fades into view, a text explanation is given, and your text of the rules and their annexes. It responses marked correct or otherwise, and your score updated. also includes a one-of-a-kind quick- RuleBook: An electronic version of the International Regulations reference guide to use as situations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the US Navigation Rules and unfold on the water. The rules have Canadian modifications. Search for a word or phrase or go to a never before been presented this specific Rule. RuleBook is accessible throughout the program. PCs simply and conveniently. A full color with W-95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. SW 1 lb. section also shows required running light patterns. SC, 2006, 157 pages. RulesMaster Pro #3343 $69 SW 0.8 lbs.

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VISUAL PASSAGE PLANNER Digital Wave

Pilot charts are a compilation of recorded weather observations dating back to 1850. T h o u s a n d s o f v o y a g e logs were col- LIGHT RULE Weems & Plath lated by Navy L t . M a t t h e w If youʼve ever been on the water at night and wondered if the lights Fontaine Maury you see are from an approaching or fleeing vessel, or if you wonder if into graphic pre- the vessel is a fishing trawler or super tanker, then this hand-held tool sentations of is for you. Simple to use, it shows the actual view of vessels for port, wind and weather which sailors could use for planning. They starboard, bow and stern lights. It identifies 60 light configurations and are still in print today, and still include much of the informa- shows audible signals for restricted visibility, maneuvering and warning. tion Maury found. Light Rule is inexpensive security for night travel, and is great for navi- The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) pub- gation classes and CG exams too! Made of durable plastic (size 5 x 16 lishes five large format color atlases of pilot charts covering inches) and stores in a vinyl sleeve. SW 2.lb. the world. In these, the wind roses, which indicate the percentage and average velocity of winds from 8 directions, are Light Rule #3905 $19.95 considered the most important. Other information, such as percentage of gales, average wave heights and currents, air and water temperatures and recommended routes are valuable also. The databases underlying these pilot charts are ideal for COMMUNICATIONS AT SEA computer presentation. For instance you can convert the By Mike Harris # 7103 $17.95 graphic data view from the 5 degree lat/long blocks of the paper charts, to the one degree resolution used in the origi- A book designed to cut through all the sales nal data. You can also change the standard Mercator chart hype and help you decide what systems will projection to a more realistic spherical view and spin the really work for you, the cruising sailor. When image like a globe. sailing away from shore, ocean cruising often You can switch on and off weather data and other features a popular dream, makes keeping in touch with like port and country names. Zoom in to get greater detail on family, friends, and business contacts ashore the 1:1,000,000 vector chart. You can also program a route very challenging. and see the wind and wave conditions you would expect to No more! This books helps you to go beyond find on it. By building a simple “vessel speed profile” (much the fundamental marine radio instruction, like a polar diagram for boat performance), the program can and examines the international marine use estimate leg speeds and even try to optimize the route. of weatherfax, cell phone, CB, satellites, amateur radio, licensing, It must be remembered that the routes are based on aver- data transfer Globalstar, Iridium and e-mail. The book will review a age monthly weather observations, and that the data is wide array of systems and services, including basic installation details based on reports filed from 1850 to 1974. It is also “biased and pitfalls. It Includes GMDSS distress and safety procedures and towards favorable weather conditions”, since ships tend Inmarsat services. Comminications at Sea explains techniques for to avoid areas of bad weather. If you are planning to go to sending pictures over HF radio and utilizes low bandwidth internet areas like 55°S and 125° W, you wonʼt find much data. The program comes on a CD with comprehensive 34 page connections for e-mail and file transfers. The book also explains printed Instruction Manual. System requirements are PC with YOTREPS: a free internet position reporting and plotting scheme. It W-95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. (list price $129.00) SW 1.0 lb also provides remedies for noisy computers and radio interference. SC, 2003, 170 pages (List price $22.95). SW 1.0 lbs. Visual Passage Planner #3125 $99.95

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RADAR FOR MARINERS STARPATH RADARTRAINER 3.0 Starpath By David Burch # 6014 $19.95 Now for the first time you Finally, hereʼs a good book on radar can see what itʼs like to for the average boater. Nothing beats drive your boat into a tricky radar for guiding your boat through the harbor by radar alone. If it thickest fog or the darkest night. It lets doesnʼt work the first time, you plot a fix from just a single land- hit “Repeat” and try again. mark, and it is the only navigation tool You wonʼt have to go to the that tells you not only where you are, but boat yard for repairs! These who else is out there with you. Todayʼs simulations go far beyond smaller, affordable, more powerful radars make more sense than Starpathʼs popular earlier ever for sailors and powerboaters. This book will be your bible to versions, first introduced in 1989. In the past decade, computer its use. It comes with a CD worth the price of the book itself. SC, technology has developed to such a degree that many new fea- 2005, 243 pages. SW 1.2 lbs. tures can now be simulated realistically. Earlier versions focused on collision avoidance, the version 3.0 trainer now provides interaction with land as well as with moving vessels. Students THE COMPASS BOOK can even see the sweep hitting the land in the Chart View window by Mike Harris #4611 $15.95 while they practice radar navigation in the Radar View window. Beyond adding land This is an introduction to the principles of simulations, the new compass work. It is a guide for those wanting trainer includes print- to carry out as much of their own repair and able charts, an exten- maintenance as possible. However, it borders sive Radar Tutorial, on telling you more than you want to know! explanation of the Starting with history and basic principles, it Navigation Rules takes you through the complete tour; from relating to radar, and flinders bars to software programs. At the end, you will feel well animated examples served. You will also understand when a professional adjuster, that show simulta- with his training and experience, should be called. This book is neously the radar intended for owners of all types of small vessels, both power and screens of two pass- sail. It should be of special interest to those traveling to remote ing vessels. Students parts where self-reliance is a key to safely and survival. SC, 1998, Chart View can see the move- 83 pages. SW 2.0 lbs. ment of the boats on the radar, as well as an eagleʼs view of the COMPASS CORRECTION scenario taking place by Capt. George Reid #4610 $9.95 on the water. You donʼt need to know Tells you how to swing ship, set up deviation anything about radar tables and adjust compasses. It describes the to get started, you just numerous causes of compass error: variation, need to be motivated. deviation, misalignment, lazy compass, frozen This product is a mile- compass, and intermittent deviation. It begins stone in the field of with the very basics of magnetism and pro- radar simulation. The gresses to a working knowledge. land simulations are The “quick and easy” tools of Compass Corrector for bearings Radar View equivalent to those from the sun, and Skyclock for bearings on Polaris, reprinted in used in professional the book give it intrinsic value. No other Almanac is needed! SC, radar schools which cost thousands of dollars. Requires a PC 1997, 70 Pages. SW 0.5 lbs with W-95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. SW 1 lb. Radar Trainer -Ver. 3.0 #3409 $139

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SEAMANSHIP

THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP DVD/ VIDEO SERIES THE GET READY SERIES- DVD By John Rousmaniere by Lin and Larry Pardey

The definitive guide to the art and science of sailing boats of all types and sizes in all Go small, go simple, but go, urged Lin and kinds of weather. From navigation and seamanship to boat and gear maintenance, from Larry in their first book Cruising in Serafyn. pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the defini- In each of the tive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step books and articles techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in they have written, the cockpit. they have encour- Based on the famous book and narrated by the author himself, aged people to join John Rousmaniere, these award-winning DVD's are some of the the unique world most outstanding in the field. over the horizon. ● Volume One: Cruising Under Sail Lin and Larry have Clear demonstrations of the many skills been continuosly required for successful cruising. Includes wandering under crew organization, navigation, sail trim, sail since 1969 docking, safety, anchoring, steering and when they launched handling. 72 min. their first self-built ● Volume Two: Heavy Weather cutter, then spent eleven years circum- Sailing Rousmaniere's demonstrations navigating. They returned to build another include boat preparation, crew readi- boat. To date Lin and Larryʼs two auxil- ness, shortening sail, heaving to, use of iary-free cutters have taken them to more a drogue, steering techniques. 55 min. than 66 countries. Together, they have ● Volume Three: Safety At Sea sailed the equivalent of almost five circum- Clear action demonstrations of boat and navigations. This, combined with hundred crew preparation, changing halyards, of discussions with other cruising sailors going aloft, route planning, crew over- to gather information for articles, plus the board recovery, stopping the boat, inju- experience gained from double-handed ries, calling for help, flares, and life-raft racing in a dozen countries, make Lin and inflation. 94 min. Larry the most well ● Volume Four: Sailboat Navigation r o u n d e d s a i l o r s Step-by-step demonstrations of high- afloat. Their articles tech electronic navigation, loran, radar, have appeared in classic piloting and dead-reckoning in magazines in seven good weather, in fog, by day and by different countries. night. Produced in association with the These DVDs are US Coast Guard. 70 min. re-mastered, re- ● Volume Five: Daysailers Sailing & Racing For the novice edited, and re-sup- and intermediate sailor of small keel boats. Includes hull design, plemented with new rigging, boat handling, tacking and jibing, crew overboard res- information since cue, spinnaker work and club racing. 75 min. their most recent List price for DVDs is $34.95, for Videos is $29.95. SW each 0.2 lb. books. Join the Pardeys and learn some of the secrets that, even after 40 years afloat, Cruising Under Sail DVD #9001D $24 Video #9001V $19 make them eager to keep cruising...as long Heavy Westher Sailing DVD #9002D $24 Video #9002V $19 as itʼs fun. Safety at Sea DVD #9003D $24 Video #9003V $19 Sailboat Navigation DVD #9004D $24 Video #9004V $19 Cross Oceans - DVD #9007 $25.95 Daysailers Sailing & Racing DVD #9005D $24 Video #9005V $19 Cruise -DVD #9008 $25.95

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OFFSHORE CRUISING ENCYCLOPEDIA PRACTICAL SEAMANSHIP by Linda & Steve Dashew by Linda & Steve Dashew Book Only # 6307 $ 80.95 Book Only # 6325 $ 63.95 Book with CD-ROM # 6307W $ 99.90 Book with CD-ROM # 6325W $ 81.90 CD ROM Only # 6309 $ 67.95 CD ROM Only # 6325CD $ 54.95

This book, virtually a graduate course in The first edition of this reference was such going to sea, puts you on deck with Dashew, an important addition to our collective knowl- or one of his many and notable contributors, edge about the art and science of sailing that it tacking in heavy seas, navigating across a was compared with Chapman’s and Bowditch. heavily trafficked sea lane, entering a coral lagoon, setting an Having been through five printings in five anchor, or reading the weather. Amazingly, he has succeeded in years, this book has become one of the most providing new material despite having written the other books on successful publications in maritime history. This second edition this page. He does it by putting these topics together in one book has double the information and three times the number of illustra- with the common denominator being that Practical Seamanship is tions. a reference book to achieve a safe voyage. This huge but well organized reference covers 2,200 topics in Now you can leave most of your other books at home, perhaps eight broad areas: preparation, cruising life, design and engineer- even the dog-eared old Chapmans. Anecdotal, chatty, contionous- ing, rigs and deck hardware, systems, on deck, interior design, ly informative, with countless illustrative tales and photos of nauti- business issues, and includes a compendium of yachts they have cal mishaps and disasters, this book tells us not just how to do it, owned, known, or built. Each entry is clear, precise, and has but why, when, and often where. Virtually every pages is studded plenty of specifics, including, for example, brand names for prod- with clearly drawn diagrams, photos, and illuminating sidebars. ucts they evaluate. This is a wonderful book to read and most importantly — to have The Dashewsʼ conversational style makes for easy, enjoyable on board. HC, 2001, 644 pages, SW 3 lbs. reading. The topics are backed with anecdotal stories from the Dashewsʼ seemingly unlimited number of cruising friends. HC, 1998, 1228 pages. SW 4.2 lbs. CD-ROM VERSIONS The CD-ROM versions of these books allow you to view art in color, MARINERʼS WEATHER HANDBOOK zoom-in for greater detail, print out pertinent data, and do detailed by Linda & Steve Dashew word searches throughout the entire books. The table of contents is Book Only # 6311 $ 63.95 linked by clicking to the corresponding sections of the book. The CD- ROM will run under Windows NT, W-95 and newer, and on Macintosh. Book with CD-ROM # 6311W $ 80.90 CD ROM Only # 6311CD $ 44.95

This book is as much an encyclopedia of SURVIVING THE STORM weather as the Dashewsʼ other book is for by Linda & Steve Dashew cruising. It was engineered from the begin- Book Only # 6315 $ 63.95 ning to be more than just a book. It is skillfully Book with CD-ROM # 6315W $ 81.90 designed with quick reference checklists and CD ROM Only # 6315CD $ 53.95 executive summaries, located right in the page margins to help you quickly analyze and plan In the tradition of their other works, this for what is going on with the weather in your location. This tool volume is as readable as it is long and thor- brings together for the first time the key elements of forecasting ough. This mini-epic is current, with long and tactics used by professional routers, forecasters, and the reports and personal accounts of surviving most successful ocean racing navigators. You will learn how to last yearʼs storms, and of confronting heavy weather in every- use a frontal passage to your advantage, while minimizing dis- thing from traditional ketches, modern racing and cruising boats, comfort. Closely guarded secrets of upper atmosphere fax charts and racing and cruising multi-hulls. are revealed in detail. You will be able to tell if “official” weather In addition to covering just about everything you could ever forecasts are accurate, and if not, what to do about the develop- want to know about storm preparations, gear and tactics from ing conditions where you are. Most important, you will learn how those who have been through life-threatening storms, there are to spot potential weather risks before they are announced! HC first person accounts of storm experiencers from amateurs as 1999, 594 pages. SW 3 lbs. well as experts. HC, 1999, 672 pages. SW 4 lbs

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THE DRAG DEVICE DATABASE (DDDB) WEATHER PREDICTING SIMPLIFIED by Victor Shane #5798 $36.95 by Michael Carr #4408 $ 19.95

A cryptic name to be sure, Using this book, an individual having access but DDDB is a fascinating col- to weather images from the internet, a single lection of experiences of sail- sideband radio, or a weather fax receiver can ors who have resorted to sea make their own remarkably accurate forecasts of anchors and drogues to sur- local weather. This book is not a textbook, but an vive extremely heavy weather interpretive tool for use with weather maps and encounters. It separates fact satellite imagery. This book is intended for every- from fiction by extracting criti- one interested in the weather, and is meant as a cal patterns and insights from handbook to be used and referenced frequently. HC, 1999, 192 pages. a large number of observations (List price $25.95) SW 3 lbs. — the essence of the scientific method. It analyzes the evi- dence and data from more than 120 meticulously documented case histories to help you make more informed decisions when encountering heavy SAILING IN HEAVY WEATHER - DVD weather. Many types of sea anchors and drogues are cov- #5528 $ 39.95 ered and identified by name as they were used by mono- hulls, multihulls, and powered vessels. This is truly an Sailing In Heavy Weather takes you offshore for important reference work which provides a long awaited onboard instruction and a unique, close-up look at analysis. SC, 1998, 300 pgs. SW 2.0 lbs. sailing in near gale conditions. Featuring Warren Luhrs, John Neal, Steve Dashew and others, this was shot off the rugged Northern California coast, and is an exciting, informative program. The majority of sailors today are sailing short- HEAVY WEATHER TACTICS handed, aboard fin keel, spade rudder and moderate Using Sea Anchors and Drogues displacement boats. Join this distinguisged crew as by Earl Hinz #7902 $19.95 they evaluate heavy weather sailing techniques and tactics aboard one of these modern type boats. Subjects include: Steering in large seas, Well known author and recognized Heavy air sail trim, Roller reefing, Personal protection, and Storm tactics. expert in offshore safety Earl Hinz 68 MIN. (List price $44.95) SW 0.2 lb sets out the operating principles, design details and tactics of use for both sea anchors and drogues STORM TACTICS HANDBOOK applied to sail and powerboats up to by Lin and Larry Pardey 100 feet length. Book #5793 $16.95 A well prepared blue-water boat VHS #5793V $25.95 should be able to handle all weather DVD #5793D $29.95 that may be expected along its route without having to jury-rig a contrap- In these pages you will find hard-won, carefully tion of doubtful performance at the distilled information on what constitutes appropriate critical moment. Just as the self-steering vane and auto- behavior in a storm. Storm seamanship remains pilot has given the offshore cruiser another crewman to an elusive and uncommon art. The Pardeys have steer his boat, sea anchors and drogues have given him survived gales and storms. They have emerged an alternative way to handle threatening seas. unscathed when other boats were in the process Much has been learned about drag devices in the last of sinking. In this timely work they reveal the secrets of their successful 20 years. The level of knowledge having been raised by track record. They involve modern methods of heaving to for survival in a greater proliferation of them, and the results achieved. extreme conditions, and trysail and para-anchor technology for all types The author skillfully brings the reader up to date. SC, of boats and sailors. This book should be compulsory reading for all who 2003, 184 pgs. Second Ed. SW 1 lb. venture offshore. SC, 1995, 170 pages SW 0.7 lbs.

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USING SINGLE SIDEBAND - DVD THE GRAB BAG BOOK with Gordon West #5525 $ 24.95 By Frances & Michael Howorth #7108 $19.95 S0phisticated boaters have come to realize that single sideband radio (SSB) can be a very good Donʼt be caught at sea without it! The thing to have even if you only do coastal cruising. purpose of this unique book is to help Remember, VHF is only good for about 20 to 25 you ensure your crewʼs survival in a life miles - and thatʼs a line of sight transmission that raft. It outlines the necessary items for will only be effective if someone is actually listen- the perfect grab bag - categorized for ing! But SSB can be used to communicate across coastal or offshore cruises, hot or cold oceans, in addition to bringing in weather reports and many other func- climates, and short cruises versus cir- tions that are shown in this program. Presented by the famous elec- cumnavigations. Other subjects included in this book are: tronics author Gordon West, who has been conducting radio seminars ● Sea survival in a nutshell with advice on what to pack for many years. 50 min. (List price $29.95) SW 0.1 lb. for each situation, where to buy it and how to use it. ● Flowcharts to prioritize abandon ship. ● Explaination on how to abandon ship safely. ADVANCED BLUE WATER ● Immediate and long-term survival techniques in the liferaft. CRUISING ● Techniques in preventing dehydration, hypothermia, by Hal Sutphen #4904 $23.95 wind effect, sunburn, vomiting, salt-water boils plus

many first aid treatments. Hal Sutphen is well known as a sailor, author, This book should be the first purchase in building your own boat tester, instructor, contributing editor, and grab bag. SC, 2002, 120 Pages.. SW 0.5 lbs. currently educational director for the Cruising Rally Assn. This book has evolved as an in- depth supplement to the hundreds of seminars he has given of the subject of passagemaking. INTʼL CODE OF SIGNALS The book is absolutely packed with concise information on specific HO-102 #5914 $13.50 subjects. You donʼt have to read the whole book — you can just look things up. You'll find two general parts: 1. Strategies you can use to Published by the U.S. Naval Hyd increase the probability that an ocean passage will be successful (safe, -rographic Office, this book contains reasonably swift and enjoyable); and 2. Tactics to help cope with the all types of signals used in inter- more common difficulties that can arise offshore, despite applying national waters. Mediums include these preventive strategies. SC, 2001, 318 Pages. SW 2 lbs. radio, semaphore, flashing light, voice, and signal flags. Standard messages are listed and cross ref- OFFSHORE CRUISING GUIDE - DVD erenced. SC,155 Pgs SW 1.1 lbs #5526 $ 29.95

At one time or another, every boater usually enter- CHART NUMBER 1 #5917 $10.95 tains the idea of sailing off into the sunset, away from boss, bills, troubles and everything else there is to get away from...but, very few actually get to do Chart No. 1 is the international guide that. for the interpretation of chart symbols In this program, you will get to meet several sailors and abbreviations. This is an indispen- who have actually done it. One of them, Dan Byrne, sible book to have on board any vessel, completed the BOC single-handed around-the-world race, while other because its information is not repeat- have just gone to sea and done mere ocean crossings. ed in chart legends. It also provides Added to the experiences and horror stories they relate, there important information about buoys, light are demonstrations of many items like Exposure Suits, Solar Stills, visibility (range) and other aids to navigation. This latest edi- Desalinator, Life Rafts, Harnesses, Jack Lines, and much more. 2 tion is a complete and accurate duplication of information hours. (List price $39.95) SW 0.2 lb. obtained from NOAA and NIMA. 2002, SC, 99 pgs. SW 0.5 lb

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SURVIVOR by Michael Greenwald #5797 $19.95 SEA SURVIVAL MANUAL by Frances and Michael Howorth Caught in the eye of a hurricane, #5529 $ 21.95 sudden disaster in the night; attacked by killer whales; shipwrecked in the What this book offers is not an A-to-Z dead of winter on an Alaskan Island; compendium on survival in extreme condi- these are just a few of the adventures tions, life rafts or desert islands. While it described in this book, a boat disaster does offer many words on this subject, the anthology so gripping you wonʼt be book has a “holistic approach” as Steve able to put it down. Portrayed in chill- Callahan writes in his foreword, suggest- ing detail are the stories of people who ing that survival at sea is more about total have survived, including the Baileys preparedness to begin with. If one is an (Staying Alive), the Robertsons informed sailor, one survives. Chapters (Survive the Savage Sea), and Steve include all the usual aspects from life rafts Callahan (Adrift). Stark photos of castaways, daring rescues, to grab bags, GMDSS and other radio protocol to medical train- and scenes of disaster bring these true stories to life. ing. But, American readers will especially benefit from the British In addition, Survivor provides sea survival advice that may approach, the soberness that is a benefit of the long maritime history save your life one day. It covers survival craft, fishing, sharks, in a country surrounded entirely by forbidding coastlines. SC, 2005, emergency medicine, and food and water. Youʼll discover what 232 pages. (List price $26.95) SW 1.2 lbs. to do when adrift on tropical seas or when marooned on a desert island. Learn how to survive immersion in cold water, send emergency transmissions, abandon ship, and navigate a lifeboat. It is written by one of Americaʼs most experienced sailors, EXPERIMENT IN SURVIVAL and edited by two of the worldʼs best known castaways. SC, by George Sigler 5102 $12.95 1995, 624 pages. SW 2.6 lbs George Sigler was a Navy pilot who flew his A-3 jet in Vietnam and later flew - you could almost say barnstormed - it in Europe. Never a stickler for regulations, he set out CAPTAINʼS QUICK GUIDES to establish the worldʼs record for the lon- by John Rousmaniere gest non-stop, single piloted, carrier based Heavy Weather Sailing #5517 $8.95 aircraft flight - without Navy permission - of course. Flying from Spain to San Diego he Emergencies On Board #5516 $8.95 was prepared for the worst from the Navy. But by the time he arrived, they changed This are handy, laminated, folded, (like their minds and welcomed his feat with fanfare. He was their man! those city maps youʼve seen) guides to Heavy This was to be a precursor for his future experiment in crossing the Weather Sailing and On Board Emergencies. Pacific. If it has been too long since you have read During his Navy time, and later as a civilian ferry pilot, he gave a lot about these things, you can probably get up of thought to the best approach to sea survival. Surviving a ditching and running quickly with just the four- of a small Cessna at sea gave more focus to his project. teen panels of these guides. Or, you He and a fellow Navy Reservist, Lt. Charlie Gore set out in a life can get a shipmate up to speed by raft from San Francisco with no water, and only 6 pounds of food, for giving him these guides rather than Hawaii. They believed they could save the lives of future castaways taking the time to tutor him yourself. if they took a scientific approach to the problems of survival at sea. Everything of importance is covered. Again, the Navy wanted nothing to do with such a foolish trip, but Leave them laying around and notice when they arrived 56 days later, ships and aircraft were deployed to that people will pick them up out of retrieve them for medical testing. curiosity. Their colorful presentation Not only are their discovered secrets of survival shared with will keep their interest much longer you in this book, but it is a very good adventure story as well. We than would a book. SW 0.1 lb. Each (Celestaire) have a warm spot in our heart for George because we supplied some of the survival gear for his crossing. SC, 2001, 200 Pgs. SW 1 lb.

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