Falcon Guide Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation: Master the Traditional Skills and the Latest Technologies (How to Paddle Series) Book

Preface to the Fourth Edition     vii
Preface to the Third Edition     ix
Acknowledgments     xii
The Role of Navigation     1
Types of Navigation     3
Navigation as a Hobby     5
Nautical Charts and Chart Reading     7
What Is a Nautical Chart?     7
Choosing Charts     8
Electronic Charting Systems (ECS)     11
Latest Editions and Corrections     15
Symbols and Soundings     17
Terrain and Perspective     22
Latitude, Longitude, and Nautical Miles     23
Reading Distances     27
Reading Directions     29
Aids to Navigation     32
Other Navigation Aids     39
Topographic Maps     39
Coast Pilot and Sailing Directions     42
The Light List     45
Tour Guides and Other References     47
Compass Use     49
How a Compass Works     52
Types of Compasses     55
Paddling a Compass Course     58
Checking a Compass     59
Dead Reckoning     63
Finding Boat Speed     65
The Effect of Wind on BoatSpeed     67
Figuring Passage Times     72
Piloting     75
Natural Ranges     76
Compass Bearing Fixes     81
Danger Bearings     87
Finding Position from Water Depth     88
Visible Range of Land and Other Things     90
Finding Distance Off     92
Electronic Navigation     102
Use of GPS Underway     104
Other Electronic Aids     111
Tides and Currents     116
Predicting Tide Heights     123
Predicting Tidal Currents     127
Coastal Currents     134
Current Hazards     140
Crossing Currents     145
Measuring Current Strength     146
Ferrying     151
Using Natural Ranges     157
Time and Place to Cross     161
Special Topics     165
Choosing a Landing Site     165
Marine Radios     169
Navigation in Traffic     175
Navigation at Night     189
Navigation in Fog     200
High-Seas Navigation     207
Navigation Planning     209
Preparation      209
Examples     215
Sources     235
Internet Resources     239
Further Reading     243
Index     247
About the Author     255