Celestial Navigation Part 6
February 10, 2022
In the sixth episode of The Nav Station’s Celestial Navigation series, you’ll learn the parts of a sextant, how to check and correct its errors,
In the sixth episode of The Nav Station’s Celestial Navigation series, you’ll learn the parts of a sextant, how to check and correct its errors,
Celestial Nav 5 – The fifth installment of The Nav Station’s Celestial Navigation series discusses the contents of the Nautical Almanac, and how to use
In episode four of The Nav Station’s Celestial Navigation series, learn how to calculate your assumed position and the local hour angle using your Greenwich
. In episode three of the Practical Celestial Navigation course, Andy Howe examines the theory behind celestial navigation, the celestial triangle and the celestial sphere,
Celestial navigation is an invaluable tool for all kinds of sailors. In episode two of the celestial navigation series, learn the basic elements of navigation
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Known for its racer-cruisers, Grand Soleil builds a sleek daysailer with sustainability driving its brief.
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