Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen

13th edition

Mary Blewitt

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Adlard Coles Nautical
01 June 2017

Navigation & seamanship; Sailing

The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators.

Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet.

A bestseller for over 65 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. This edition has been thoroughly revised by Andy Du Port, the highly respected ex-editor of Reeds Almanacs.

'The ""bible"" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing

By: Mary Blewitt
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 13th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN: 9781472942876
ISBN 10: 1472942876
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 June 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The late Mary Blewitt, better known by her married name of Mary Pera, was involved with sailing for most of her life. Formerly a top ocean racing navigator as well as secretary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club for a number of years, she was also Chairman of the ISAF racing rules committee, and an international judge and jury chairman at major championships and regattas. Andy Du Port was an editor of Reeds Almanacs for many years. He is also the author of The Yacht Owner's Manual, published by Adlard Coles Nautical.