THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP
Vol 4 Sailboat Navigation

Host and demonstrator John Rousmaniere, praised as "a natural teacher" by Cruising World magazine, is the author of "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship", widely used as a text by sailing schools. In his many years as a sailor, he has won major racing championships in daysailers.

This program teaches you step-by-step how to find your way with classic dead reckoning piloting and today`s electronic navigation instruments. Includes clear demonstrations on the water and in a simulated navigator`s station in a Coast Guard certified navigation school. Professional production includes detailed close-ups, helpful graphics, and imaginative presentations of how objects appear on the chart and water, in good and bad visibility.

Subjects covered include: the chart and compass, GPS, radar for navigating and avoiding collisions, the navigation rules, finding your way in fog and at night, taking and plotting bearings, allowing for tidal current, and tips and tricks for quick decisions.

JOHN ROUSMANIERE, the author of THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP - "The most complete and best reference book on the sport that has ever been available" according to the American Sailing Association, has now made a programme of equal authority and quality. As one of the sports most acknowledged authorities, John Rousmaniere has covered more than 30.000 miles of blue water and has written 15 books about the seas and sailing. Yacht Racing & Cruising magazine awarded him its Medal of Achievement for Contribution to Yachting.

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 70 minutes