Steering clear by the rule of 60

Article Abstract:

A formula for steering clear of shoals and other obstacles by 200 yards is described. The 'Rule of 60' dictates that the angle between dead ahead and an object ahead has the same relationship to 60 degrees as the distance off has to the range.

Management, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts

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The pied piper

Article Abstract:

A skipper describes how he went fishing off the North Carolina coast in June in foggy conditions. He was able to navigate in the channel, but many other sailors were unable to find their way with a compass, and had to follow each other.

North Carolina, Ports, Compasses (Navigation), Compass

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Not-so-deep trouble

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the technique of using a depth finder for navigation in foggy conditions. The importance of maintaining information on position, speed and time in good weather if fog is expected is discussed.

Depth gage, Depth finders

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