Chapter 1. Position Fixing Systems
The Global Positioning System
Chapter 2. Instrument Systems
Stand-Alone Equipment versus Integrated Systems
The Wind Triangle and some Nomenclature
Chapter 3. Setting Up an Instrument System
Some Comments on the Calibration Process
Calibration of the Compass
Calibration of the Boat Speed
Calibration of the Apparent Wind Speed and Angle
Calibration of the Heel Angle Gauge
Calibration of the True or Sailing Wind
Chapter 4. Some Instrument Techniques
Start Lines and Wind Shifts
Heel Angle or Wind Speed?
Chapter 5. Polar Tables and Where They Come From
Velocity Prediction Programmes
Velocity Made Good and Target Boat Speeds
Data Collection and Performance Analysis
Chapter 6. Instrument Techniques using the Polar Table
Velocity Made Good to the Course: VMC
Weather and Current Routing
Appendix A. A Quick Guide to Calibration
Appendix B. General Maintenance
Appendix C. Calibration Records
