Tim Bartlett began sailing as a child on the Thames near his parents' home. After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools he became a full time yacht skipper at the Island Cruising Club. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting. Tim Bartlett has written several nautical books including the bestselling Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines and Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors.

The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is the perfect reference for anyone following an RYA navigation course, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster Offshore and for any seafarer requiring a knowledge of navigation. This highly practical book explains everything the reader needs to know to navigate a yacht or motorboat from one port to another safely and accurately. Using clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photographs throughout, Tim Bartlett explains each stage of navigation, including electronic navigation.

'Excellent bestselling reference...you should be able to do it once you've read this!' Kelvin Hughes

''Particularly useful for readers with little navigational experience...will also appeal to anyone studying for navigational qualifications.'
The Nautical Magazine

'A must-have for any coastal and offshore yachtsman.'
Yachting Monthly

"The author and publisher are to be congratulated on bringing out another edition of this excellent book."

"Even experienced navigators will find this authoritative and modern book enjoyable and informative."

Very good both as a starter and refresher.

The ideal reference for anyone following RYA navigation courses, from Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Offshore. It explains everything the reader needs to know to navigate a yacht or motorboat from one port to another safely and accurately. Updated to cover developments in the exam syllabuses.