Changes in longitude

Article Abstract:

A sailor cruising from Sri Lanka to Aden became puzzled when his position according to SatNav and a French chart did not match the topography of the coastline. The mystery was solved when he noticed that the chart used a prime meridian through Paris, France.

Navigation

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Steered by the falling stars

Article Abstract:

A sailor describes his emotions as he gets ready to leave for a year-long yachting cruise. The trip is the realization of plans he made as a 20-year-old serving a prison term for embezzlement,

Prisoners

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A salty dog kicks way back

Article Abstract:

A sailing cruise aboard a crewed chartered ketch is described. The trip included visits to all of the major islands in the US and British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Description and travel, United States Virgin Islands

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