Boat navigation

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Editor’s note: In this installment of our celestial navigation series, we take a look at the arcane but still intriguing subject of lunar distance sights for finding time and longitude. In this series, we’ve started from the most basic concepts and worked our way through every type of sight in celestial navigation: sun sights, star

There's no need to get stressed out when backing a boat with twin outboards. This handy guide will get you up to speed in no time.

Sextants are ancient devices that are still used today to determine a ship's position at sea. They can be used when no landmarks are visible as they measure the distance from a sun or planet. Learn how sextants work for marine navigation.

Online boating Rules of the Road quiz 60 second challenge

"Navigate like a pro with Mastering Ship's Navigation - Part 1! ⚓️🗺️ Learn the basics of maritime navigation with expert tips and tricks. #shipsnavigation #maritimelife #seafarers #navigation101 #boatingtips"

Navigation: positions are obtained by LOPs, dead reckoning, running fixes and estimated position: Chapter 4 - plotting, piloting.

Who gives way to who at sea? ⛴️🚣‍♂️⛵ In a crowded harbour, this is very easy to get wrong! No matter what type of boat you have on the water, everyone needs to know these rules to avoid danger and collision. Read more here: #skipper #apps #powerboat #navigation #colregs #sea #iphone #android #yachting #watercraft #yacht #SafetyAtSea #BoatMaintenance #sailingboat #sailboat #anchored #SailingApps #Boatyard #ICC​ #boatingblog #sailingblog sailing #yachting #LearnToSail #SafeSkipper

Safety is of utmost importance to Carefree Boat Club. In this week's #TrainingThursday, we cover boating navigation rules. Most people are very familiar with roadway traffic laws, but sadly it is a different story on the water. Read more to test your navigation knowledge!

Marine terminology may all sound like archaic jargon to some landlubbers. But there are good reasons why it's important to use the right words aboard a boat.

Outstanding navigation course: lights and shapes, safety rules to prevent collissions at sea for motor and sailing vessels

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Check out your knowledge of day shapes with this quiz from our Nav Lights and Shapes app: #sailing #nautical #boating #skipper #apps #powerboat #navigation #safety #sea #iphone #android #yachting #yacht #watercraft #NavLights #DayShapes