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Burch, David Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation
Pacific Search Press 1987 0931397065 / 9780931397066 Trade Paperback Near-Fine
Near-fine condition. Illustrated throughout. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 283 pages. - From The Critics Library Journal Physicist, author of books on marine navigation, and columnist, Burch is primarily concerned here with coastal and sheltered water situations. Although basic chart reading, reckoning, and compass use are similar for all marine craft, kayaks are especially likely to be in shallow waters, limited in speed and visibility, subject to currents and wind, and without technological gear. The author emphasizes safety and enjoyment for new paddlers through compass use, dead reckoning, current crossing, and planning. Among the many books on navigation, this one's value lies in making the complex clear. Methods for finding distance off, figuring passage time, judging currents, etc., are clearly demonstrated and well illustrated by an experienced paddler. Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
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2.50 USD
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