New AcquisitionsUnderstanding
Navigation;
Amberley Marine, 2003; CAD16464
Having
learned pilotage and navigation from skippers and books before any electronic
teaching aids were available I approached this DVD with some trepidation. Going
straight through it in one go was like watching a very good TV documentary. No
adverts, no background noise and a well modulated voice, which held the
attention rather than generating sleep. Starting from first principles the
chapters lead very smoothly from one subject to the next.
Each
chapter can be easily reviewed to check that it has been understood. There is a
lot of information so each chapter needs watching many times to get the most
from it.
With
the practice charts to hand the interactive exercises cover a lot of work, but
as with all similar practice exercises the answers are only the start. Some form
of help is needed to ensure the working is done correctly.
The
film’s summing up: knowing enough about where you are and where you are going
in order to relax and enjoy your boat, is a good dictum for the amateur. –
PG
Page prepared 6 December 2004
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