The practical guide to celestial navigation - learn what to do step by step, understand why you do it, and gain the confidence to apply it when you are on the boat.

Did you know that a person at the equator is essentially traveling at a speed of 900 miles per hour? And that you can use this information to calculate where you are in the world, with an accuracy of about 3 or 4 miles? Without GPS, without computers. Only with a sextant, some tables from an Almanac, and the knowledge from this book.

This book covers the need for a clear explanation of celestial navigation, illustrated with color diagrams and including unique check sheets that allow the repetition of all the calculations you learned at home, when you are on deck.

The author breaks down everything you need to do, step by step, explaining the reasons at each step - giving content to the information, and making it more interesting and memorable. It also includes a chapter on problem-solving, analyzing common mistakes and how to spot them. The goal is for readers to complete the book knowing not only what to do but really understanding why.

The author also offers tested reference sheets that navigators can refer to when it’s time to apply the theory in practice, avoiding the daunting "cold start" most navigators face when they need to put their theoretical knowledge to the test in the real world.

Pages: 160, Year of Publication: 0105, Dimensions: 21.6x21.6cm