How to use Depth Sounders & GPS

Description: How to use Depth Sounders & GPS (80 pages) by Fred Studden goes into detail explaining how these modern, essential tools of anglers work and how to use them to gain an understanding of where you are and what the watery world beneath you contains. If you are trying to determine what the best unit for your type of fishing, then How to use Depth Sounders & GPS will help you to unravel the mystique surrounding these electronic marvels, make your decision and to install your equipment.
Depth Sounder users will learn what features are available and how they affect the display. Learn to set up your sounder so that you can correctly recognise and interpret the displays.
GPS users will learn how to use the features of their electronics to consistently and accurately return to those areas where you have angling success.

Knots and Splices

Description: Knots and Splices (63 pages) is a useful guide for all rope work. Illustrated with step by step instructions. Chapters include:

• Know Your Ropes.
• Stopper Knots.
• Hitches.
• Bends and Loops.
• Special Knots.
• Splices.
• Whipping and Seizing.

Simple Kayak Navigation

Description: Simple Kayak Navigation (135 pages) provides practical piloting for the passionate paddler! Ray Killen explains easy to learn methods that will help you determine your position, ensure your safety and keep you on track.

• Plan your route across any body of water.
• Find your way through fog, night or storm.
• Use wind and currents to advantage.
• Quick & easy cockpit methods with chart & compass or GPS.

Small Ships Manual

Description: Small Ships Manual is a practical study guide for Master, Mates, Coxswain and MED3 certificates. Richly illustrated with over 150 colour plates, it is a must read for any heading out beyond the 2 mile coastal limit. Small Ships Manual chapters include:

• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea.
• Compass.
• Chartwork.
• Radar.
• Care and use of anchors.
• Meteterology.
• Barometer.
• Management of Vessels in Heavy Weather.
• Survival at Sea.