1851 Bowditch The complete text and tables of the American Practical Navigator from 1851.

Secrets of the Viking Navigators by Leif K. Karlsen A new look at viking navigation and related topics

The Wind Came All Ways by Owen S. Lange A 'real' weather book. Specialized, but most excellent.

Star Names Their Lore and Meaning by Richard Hinckley Allen Everything you ever wanted to know about the name of any star.

US Sailing Coastal Navigation Text book used in the US Sailing program.

Wind, Weather & Waves by Environment Canada The definitive treatment of Great Lakes marine weather, with excellent photos, specific examples, and tips.

Emergency Navigation by David Burch Pathfinding techniques for the prudent and inquisitive mariner. All you need to know to navigate with limited instruments or none at all, down a river or across an ocean.

The Star Finder Book by David Burch A complete guide to the many uses of the 2102-D star finder. Turns the Star Finder into a hand-held planetarium.

The Navigation Rules, US Inland and International Waters The official USCG printing, publication COMDTINST MI6672.2D. The latest edition, issued mid 1999.

Marine Weather of Western Washington by Kenneth E. Lilly, Jr. The definitive treatment of wind and waves in the Pacific Northwest.

North Star to Southern Cross by Ray Lanterman and Wil Kyselka Enlighten your star gazing underway with some mythology, some astronomy, and excellent monthly star maps.

Radar Afloat by Tim Bartlett Covers principles and practical use of radar. Good pictures comparing chart locations to radar images. A good supplement to our Radar Trainer software

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation by David Burch Not just for kayakers, but a general introduction to navigation of any smallcraft, especially good for sailors. Covers in detail the effects of wind and current on navigation.

Nautical Almanac — Commercial Edition Annual list of star and planet locations plus other data needed for celestial navigation. This is a commercial edition of a government publication.

Portney's Ponderables by Joe Portney 'Mind Candy for Navigators...' A great little book for the inquisitive navigator.

Inside Passage Map by Coastal Cruise Tour Guides A renoun sailing route illustrated and annotated, in a convenient fold-out format

Radar Navigation Manual, Pub. 1310 The standard text used in all Radar Navigation Schools

Chart Problems in marine navigation Realistic practice problems plus chart and selections from tide and current tables, Light List, and Coast Pilot. From our home study course, here sold separately, for those who want more practice.

Chart No.1 — Nautical Chart Symbols and Abbreviations Paperback version, now out of print by the government. Available while supplies last.

Weather Predicting Simplified by Michael Carr Detailed treatment of WX map interpretation and satellite imagery. An excellent supplement to our Weather Trainer software.

Nautical Chart User's Manual by Dr. L. Daniel Maxim and NOAA staff Everything you wanted to know, and more about Nautical Charts.

Tables for Clearing the Lunar Distance by Bruce Stark A modern version of Lunar Distance tables with complete instructions.

Marine Weather Hazards Manual Environment Canada's guide to best understanding and interpreting storms and other weather hazards.

Onboard Navigation Exercise Book As used on Starpath's Onboard Navigation Courses.

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