Navigating at anchor
Article Abstract:
Effective navigating at anchor can be done by selecting two ranges, one forward of the boat and one abeam and taking note of the bearings to the ranges. This could be augmented by other systems such as the GPS and radar to determine boat drift at anchor.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Finding distance off
Article Abstract:
Sailors should know how to tell the distance between their boat and the shore through triangulation without the aid of electronic instruments. Triangulation involves the use of geometry and distance-rate-time equations to get a precise distance reading.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Using a channel card
Article Abstract:
A channel card is a simple routing system that is useful when entering a restricted channel or in waters that need specific tracks from one buoy or turning mark to the next. Step by step instructions on how to create and use a channel card are provided.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
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