{"product_id":"radar-for-mariners-9780071398671","title":"Radar for Mariners","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecome an Expert Small-Craft Radar Operator Nothing beats radar for guiding your boat through the darkest night or the thickest fog. Radar enables you to plot a fix from just a single buoy or landmark  and it is the only navigation tool that tells you not just where you are  but who else or what else is out there with you. Todays smaller  affordable  more powerful radars make more sense than ever for sailors and powerboaters. This complete  in-depth manual shows you how to: Choose the best radar model for your sail- or powerboat Install  adjust  and operate your system Interpret the images on your radar screen Pilot your boat and track the movements of vessels around you Use radar to track and avoid squalls  to outmaneuver competitors in a yacht race  and for other specialized tasks Interface your radar with a digital compass  GPS  or electronic chart Radar for Mariners comes with a Radar Resources CD-ROM that includes a field guide to screen and target images  plotting sheets for printing  an e-book copy of the complete Navigation Rules  sample radar manuals  and more. It also includes a free trial version (30-day period) of the Starpath Radar Trainer simulator  plus an encrypted copy of the Full Radar Trainer you can purchase at a discount nearly equal to the price of this book! (See the enclosed CD-ROM for details.) Praise for David Burchs Emergency Navigation: \"A standout from the otherwise faceless navigation texts that pass through our offices. Anyone venturing offshore should read this book thoroughly.\"Yachting Praise for David Burchs Radar Trainer navigation program: \"The Starpath Radar Trainer course is excellent! It is comprehensive and thorough . . . I would not hesitate to recommend it. . . . Any skipper can profit by using this course.\"Elbert S. \"Mack\" Maloney  author of Chapman Piloting \u0026amp; Seamanship\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789597401141,"sku":"ByrdShop_0071398678","price":34.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/radar-for-mariners-9780071398671","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}