{"product_id":"skils-navigation-sea-state-weather-a-paddlers-manual-freedom-of-the-seas-volume-1-2020-second-edi","title":"Skils - Navigation, Sea State, Weather -A Paddler's Manual. Freedom of the Seas Volume 1. 2020. Second Edition (Paperback).","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by Michael Pardy, JF Marleau, Andrew Woodford and Piper Harris. Published by SKILS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaddlers journey along the boundaries between sea, air and land. Volume 1 of the Freedom of the Seas series contains an important slice of paddling knowledge regarding these boundaries and information about navigation, sea state and weather. We have combined these three knowledge sets into one book for a simple reason: on the water, they are inseparable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFreedom of the Seas, Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is intended as a reference for kayakers and canoeists touring large bodies of water. This book is written from a Canadian perspective. The examples in this book are drawn from across Canada, but the lessons can be applied anywhere in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTen years after the release of the first edition, we are excited to release this revised and expanded second edition with up-to-date information, new drawings and graphics, and tips to improve your skills and knowledge. We are grateful for some fantastic feedback from SKILS staff and students on how to improve the content and make it easier to understand some complex theoretical concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you'll learn in the navigation section:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) How to read and use a marine chart. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe difference between charts and maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTopographic map symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChart projection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatitude and longitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasuring distances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReporting your position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarine chart symbols\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepths and depth contours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeights and height contours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe intertidal zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHazard symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial areas and boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAids to navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) Practical navigation techniques. The lesson will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasic piloting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffect of wind on speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheckpoints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandrailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackstops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAiming off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRange and line of position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe narrative of navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe circles of possibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3) Advanced practical navigation techniques. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVectors and calculating the effects of currents on speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRule of 60 and the small angle rule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTools for judging distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4) Collision Regulations. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 3R’s for avoiding a collision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNavigation Lights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanadian collision regulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVessel Traffic Services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShips whistles and horns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5) Navigating with a compass and electronic navigation. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe marine compass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe orienteering compass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrue, grid and magnetic north\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe variation, declination and deviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe magnetic dip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBearing, heading and course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use the compass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBisects and triangulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead reckoning with a compass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNavigation tips to be efficient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTactics in low visibility, especially in fog or at night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectronic Navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you'll learn in the sea state section:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) A better understanding of the how swell and waves are formed and how they affect watercraft. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Beaufort Scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRebounding waves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefracting and diffracting waves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoomers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClapotis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorm Surge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeiche Waves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTsunami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) A better understanding of how to paddle in the ice. More specifically, you will learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe different types of ice. The hazards caused by icebergs and glaciers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3) A better understanding of tides and currents, their origin and how they impact watercraft. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariables affecting the tides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypes of currents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurface features of a current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaddling in currents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere to get information about tides and currents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalculating tide heights and times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRule of 12ths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRule of 50\/90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoug and Mike’s most excellent rule of 25%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalculating current speed, direction and times with maximum rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalculating current speed, direction and times with percentage rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalculating current speed, direction and times with interpolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRule of Thirds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlack Water Rule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you'll learn in the weather section:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) A better understanding of the how weather systems are formed and affect you. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarometric pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClouds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJet streams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAir masses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh pressure systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow pressure systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrontal systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecipitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWind speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWind direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoriolis effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuys ballot and the cross winds rule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGap winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorner winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLee effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea breezes and land breezes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKatabatic and anabatic winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaterspouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThunderstorms and lightning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegional patterns across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) You’ll develop skills and knowledge how to record and interpret marine weather. The lessons will focus on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloping competency in recording the marine weather forecast on the VHF radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnderstanding the different type of information broadcasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearning essential tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloping a shorthand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReading synoptic weather charts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat resources for interpreting weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to make predictions and decisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the past 18 years, the authors have developed training manuals for SKILS programs. These manuals are currently being expanded and polished and will become books as part of the Freedom of the Seas series. 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