The tactical navigator, part 1

Article Abstract:

Tactical navigation of a long-range trip begins before the sailboat leaves the dock.' It includes conferring with other sailors who have passed through the planned route, using nautical charts to plot the course and exploiting the principle of 'Velocity Made Good' to chart the fastest route.

Sailing

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How to be a tactical navigator

Article Abstract:

A simple windward course is used to illustrate the concept of 'separation' in tactical navigation, particularly in managing wind shifts. Pointers on taking the best advantage of these changes in wind direction are offered.

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Handling the twists and turns

Article Abstract:

The 20.03-nautical-mile course for the 1992 America's Cup yacht race has a downwind finish and more mark roundings that the old course. Sailing tactics for the upwind and offwind legs are discussed.

America's Cup races, 1992 AD

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