The green shaded area depicts the angle measured from the centre of the Earth to the Prime Meridian to the longitude line west (in this example, measured at 080°W) B is the centre of the Earth C is the Prime Meridian A is the 080°W line of longitude The orange shaded area depicts the angle […]
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More importantly, what does that mean? Navigation is basically the art of determining where you are and what direction and distance you must go. Therefore, we must learn to find out where we are and what that means for us. We do this by understanding the nautical chart, plotting our position, and laying off direction
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A SisterShip Training Pouch with everything you need A stylish SisterShip pouch to hold all your chart work tools. Left sliding around in your nav station draw they can quickly become damaged and scratched. The pouch contains: Portland plotter, brass dividers, pencil compass, pencils, eraser, sharpener – all in one handy, protective, custom-made, (and
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Calling all boaters SisterShip/Partnership Training is coming to Moreton Bay AND Sydney AND Port Stephens Moreton Bay: 21st and 22nd September at the stunning Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club: 34 Fairlead Cres, Manly QLD 4179 2. Sydney: 12th and 13th October at Pantaenius Sail and Motor Yacht Insurance, 33/6 Jubilee Ave, Warriewood NSW 2102 3. Port
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Introduction to Coastal Navigation “Jackie has broken down very complicated content and presented it in a logical sequence. Well done!” “Jackie is super, knowledgeable and very informative, great at explaining. Thanks for a wonderful weekend, I’ll be looking forward to your next course!” “This session was FANTASTIC!!!” “Thank you for such an enjoyable and comprehensive
