Making accurate variation and deviation corrections

Article Abstract:

Four directions must be calculated by a navigator: true course, true heading, magnetic heading and compass heading. A visual reminder to use in remembering whether to add or subtract corrections when going from compass to true or true to compass is presented.

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Losing our bearings

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the experiences of a couple who used the distinctive outline of the World Trade Center as a navigational aid when sailing in New York Harbor. The destruction of the towers is discussed.

Psychological aspects, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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Navigation know how: understanding the basics

Article Abstract:

Advice is given on choosing the best type of navigation for each part of a sailing trip depending on the weather conditions, sea conditions, the type of boat and where it is, and the navigation equipment available.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Aids to navigation, Navigation aids

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