Many of today's trusted instruments and navigation devices evolved from crude equipment used centuries ago. Our world has been explored and mapped, yet each year countless modern adventurers chart courses into the blue yonder to guide their craft on a journey of discovery and back again.
This book explains how it is done. It instructs the beginner in the art of navigation, what devices are available and how to use them. Whether you choose to plot a course by the stars or use high-tech electronic gear, this book is an indispensable and up-to-date read for any present-day voyager.