A Nautical Odyssey: A History of The Nautical Institute Baffin Bay Worms Head to Watchet is Worms Head to Watchet is a standard nautical chart Andrew Bay Bear Point to Sulpher Point is a standard navigation chart used by commercial and recreational mariners alike This book tells the story of how The Nautical Institute came to be established in 1972 and the activities it has pursued during its first thirty years sub titled “People Policies and Presence” the author has recorded the contribution individuals have made to this success story in the context of the professional issues of the day The chapters follow a generally chronological order from the initial meetings discussing the need for such an Institute to the current time when the organisation has become an internationally recognised professional body for qualified mariners