How Sextants Work: An Illustrated Guide
When learning how to use the sextant, one of the most important first steps is to understand how it works. I have spent the last…
When learning how to use the sextant, one of the most important first steps is to understand how it works. I have spent the last…
On a yacht, a sextant can act as a great backup in case you lose your GPS. If you have learned how to use one,…
If you have recently started learning celestial navigation, you are probably now considering buying your first sextant. An online search will quickly tell you that…
I have recently purchased a Davis Mk15 Sextant because I was intrigued by its low price point and I wanted to compare it to the…
When you first get hold of a sextant it can seem like a daunting prospect to learn how to use it. I experienced the same…
Having spent most of my professional career learning navigational skills and techniques, I can honestly say that mastering the sextant was one of the most…
The most well-known use for a sextant is to measure the altitude of celestial bodies so that you can plot your position onto a chart….
When I started searching for a sextant to buy, I was presented with two options. A plastic sextant, or a metal sextant. The metal ones…
I have already discussed regular EPIRBs in-depth on this website. In the article “How Do EPRIBs Work?”, we looked in detail at how they work,…
When you are installing your VHF, arguably the most important consideration is where to place the antenna. You know it should be as high as…
With a good VHF radio, you will be able to hear other people’s transmissions loud, and clearly. Occasionally, however, you may find that there is…
If you’ve taken a walk along a seafront at different times of day, you’ll already be aware of the tides. At high tide, the water…