Preview: Coastal Navigation, Part 2 – How To Use Charts with a Navigator’s Eye
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September 27, 2017
Email this Video to a FriendJane shows us a few tricks to of how to know whether that island in from of you is what it looks like, how to establish a line of transit, how to triangulate your position and generally how to figure out where you are on the water.
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John McCarthy says:
Having been born without the benefit of any sense of direction whatsoever, I approached this coastal navigation series with trepidation. However, Jane makes the whole business of navigation so clear and logical, that I actually believe that I am beginning to understand how to find my way around on water.
William Alcorn says:
Jane- would you be willing to recommend manufacturers and models of your favorite binoculars? I have a friend who is about to embark on his Westsail 32 for the next 6 months and I would like to get them a pair.
Thanks, and I have enjoyed your presentations immensely.
Mark Carwell says:
Thanks so much for this outstanding second installment! The video comparisons between chart depiction and onboard visuals is so helpful in bridging the gap between classroom and “real life”. Love this series!
Earland Briggs says:
I am 89, so navigation by chart was the way we got around in my early days. The challenge presented by fog , darkness and current required considerable talent. Jane’s expertise reminds me of the fun and satisfaction of a safe trip from Marion, Ma. to the many beautiful harbors of Maine. Earl Briggs DMD
David L Schroeder says:
Jane, you are the best navigation teacher I have experienced. Taking the video of the actual scene of islands and water from on deck and relating that real world view to the chart is outstanding. Thank you! I have always loved navigation, and your teaching is reminding me why!
Eric Altholz says:
What an outstanding video. I have never heard a clearer explanation of how to get a triangulated fix and Jane’s comments about getting to know the optical illusions of your local waters were really insightful. Thank you Jane!
John Simlett says:
Really works even for me! First class series and presentation thanks Jane (and the team)
Steve Sandahl says:
Outstanding presentation Jane!! Please keep up the series, the videography works well with Jane’s style of instruction. Thank you for this!
John Foad says:
This is great information and very well presented. Thanks.
Carlos Solanilla says:
Great instructor, very clear, and with usable examples. Keep them coming!
mike kitchen says:
This is as clear as anyone can make these concepts. Super job. Please continue this series.
Kevin Tisdall says:
Great series – thanks!
Lamar White says:
Thanks very much for doing this series.
Jane’s explanation is so clear and direct; really well done.
And your video works perfectly with her style.
So much good stuff to learn!
Paul Russotto says:
Great job Jane!! I especially enjoyed your explanation of the optical illusions that can occur on the water when sighting distant land masses relative to each other. Also, it was great seeing that your triangulation included a bit of “Error”, which should be considered normal when taking fixes on a moving – bobbing boat.