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The Yachtsman's Manual of Tides: The Theory and Practice of Navigating in Tidal Waters
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Yachtsman's Manual of Tides: The Theory and Practice of Navigating in Tidal Waters
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Reeve-Fowkes
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 297 |
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Category/Genre | Sailing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780713682908
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Classifications | Dewey:797.1246 |
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Edition |
2nd edition
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Adlard Coles Nautical
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Publication Date |
1 February 2007 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Yachtsman's Tidal Atlas, covering the English Channel, Southern North Sea and Bristol Channel, is a comprehensive aid to accurate navigation. In 2 colour for the first time, and compiled from a number of different sources including tide tables, tidal stream atlases, pilot books and charts, The Yachtsman's Manual of Tides provides clear tidal stream information in an easy to read format. All boaters will appreciate the large format, well laid out tidal stream charts with their detailed coverage and easy to read strength arrows. 'A superb navigational aid...this handy paperback is a well-proven aid to passage-planning.' Yachting Monthly 'Whether for cross-Channel planning or coastal cruising, many yachtsmen would not be without their Reeve-Fowkes.' Practical Boat Owner
Author Biography
The late Michael Reeve-Fowkes was well known for his accurate and detailed tidal calculations, which have been appreciated by seafarers far and wide. In compiling this Tidal Atlas, he studied data from a number of different sources including tide handbooks and charts. He died in 1990.
Reviews'An excellent publication and one that any sailor in this area would be wise to have on board Certainly at GBP35 there is lots of information here and I think great value for money.' Multihull Review (May/June 2007) "extremely useful." Gaffers Log (June 2007)
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