Inshore Navigation by Tom Cunliffe

Navigation is a subject best learned outside the classroom, so this book is written to get you started as soon as possible. Once you’ve mastered a few simple principles, it helps you to stay out of trouble afloat as you learn the basics and build confidence.

Using straightforward explanations and clear illustrations, Tom Cunliffe goes straight to the heart of each topic. Areas covered include using charts and GPS, plotting a fix and an estimated position, recognising navigation marks, working out what the tide is doing and mastering passage planning. Written with panache, this guide will help you to learn about navigation easily, quickly and safely.