Cushion that coastline
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Parallel indexing is a good way to navigate down a coastline in conditions of low visibility. The strategy involves determining a reference point and a line on a radar scope where the reference point should be held. Tips for using parallel indexing are presented.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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The shortest distance
Article Abstract:
Navigation in offshore cruises is important and should utilize reliable satellite navigational systems. The decision to use rhumb line tracks or great circle tracks should depend on atmospheric and shipping lane considerations.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
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The landfall transition
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The ideal destination waypoint is one that enables the cruiser to take visual bearings and soundings and yet is a safe distance away from the shore. It is imperative that coordinates for the waypoints be double checked.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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