This handy pocket book contains all the essential navigation, weather and route planning theory, as well as practical guidance and advice on long-distance radio communications, ocean passage-making and risk/emergency preparations.
Internationally relevant and with colour diagrams throughout, the Reeds Handbook is an ideal revision aid on shore, and the perfect quick reference guide on the boat.
Astro navigation (basic theory refresher, practical astro navigation, unique step-by-step instructions for Astro sight reduction plus using and adjusting the sextant).
Communications (features and advantages of VHF, MF, SSB and satellite phones, weather fax, email and access to the internet).
Navigation (charts, great circle vs Mercator routes, time zones, satellite navigation systems, advice on on-passage navigation routines).
Passage making (route planning, preparing the yacht, power needs, supplies of water, food, gas and diesel, watch-keeping routines, crew care)
Risks and emergencies (preparing for them, equipment checklist, grab bags, emergency scenario procedures).
World climate and route planning (including world wind systems, ocean currents, tropical revolving storms).
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