Book description
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.
