Whether you go to sea under sail or power, your first passage overnights or out of sight of land should be one of life"s most satisfying experiences. In this book Tom Cunliffe, who is an instructor of enormous personal experience, guides you through all the techniques you need to master - and shows you how to draw them together in practice to ensure a smooth trip and safe landfall.Includes:A review of the basic arts of navigationHow to predict the tide - and make it work for youHow to keep a realistic check on your navigational accuracy and modify your tactics accordinglyAn analysis of the vital relationship between the fix and the estimated positionSafe and constructive use of electronic aids to navigationPassage planning for an enjoyable, satisfying voyagePassage making: a systematic, no-nonsense approachRecommended for RYA / DTp Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore courses.