Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's
arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to
Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars
to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those
who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on
board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an
essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation , veteran
yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this
seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his
simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic
concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the
sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working
out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a
position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever
you may be on the world's oceans.Helps readers prepare for the RYA
Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a
requirement Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help
guide the novice navigator New edition has downloadable material, a
new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature
of online video demonstrations Whether setting out to sea on a
short or long journey, Celestial Navigation is an essential guide
to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.
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