Coast busters

Article Abstract:

The importance of Global Positioning System (GPS) with reference to coastal pilotage is highlighted. Some tips are provided for effective working of the GPS, which include plotting the fix, routes and GPS, safe navigational practice and use of ranges.

Author: Cunliffe, Tom
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
Evaluation, GPS receiver, GPS receivers

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Waterlines: Anyone for a shower

Article Abstract:

Tom Cunliffe discusses about the fine hot-shower unit fitted in his new boat. The most common problems of showering units in the boats and the inconveniences caused because of their malfunctioning are also discussed.

Author: Cunliffe, Tom
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Sailing, Motorboats

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Home on the range: Put the GPS away and pilot yourself into harbor with a compass and some landmarks

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The efficiency of an eyeball pilotage can be better than the chart plotter. An experienced sailor advises not to use the geographic positioning systems (GPS) and rely on the compass and natural landmarks instead.

Author: Cunliffe, Tom
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
Marine Navigation Equip, Marine navigation equipment

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Subjects list: United States, Usage, Global Positioning System, Personal narratives, Sailors
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