The Lo-Tech Navigator

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Summary: A straightforward and practical guide
Review: The Lo-Tech Navigator is a straightforward and practical guide to navigating at sea without the use of modern computers and advanced navigational devices. Such devices are useful, but sometimes they fail; and sometimes sailors can't afford such tools to begin with. The Lo-Tech Navigator discusses how to build and use simple compasses, sextants, and other simple tools that can cultivate navigational skills while saving hundreds of dollars. The basic mathematical formulas for calculating such things as longitude are described with examples. Color photographs and poetry releated to seafaring sprinkle amid this superb resource, recommended for all sea voyagers - it's always good to back up one's aids and gadgets with good old-fashioned knowledge.


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Summary: lo-tech navigation techniques
Review: Very unusual book - can't say that I've ever seen one like it.
Lots of ideas for piloting and navigating without the need for expensive equipment. Show you how to make a number of traditional navigation instruments and some very unusual ones accompanied by amusing tales and experiences. Anyone who enjoys sailing and navigation will love it.