Offshore Navigation

March 6 to May 1, 2019

The first of two courses on sextant (celestial) navigation.
You will use a sextant to take sights on the Sun and use that information to plot your location using a Running Fix. This course describes:
- how to reduce your sun sights to determine celestial Lines of Position (LOP)
- the proper use of a sextant
- the importance of correct time
- accurate plotting
- the use of nautical almanacs and navigational tables.
You will also complete a paper cruise where you will have the opportunity to see how one might use a sextant in conjunction with a GPS on a trip towards Bermuda.

Prerequisite: Advanced Marine Navigation

Please contact the Instructor, Lynn Dail at (919) 636-5855 or email sailorlynn@yahoo.com. NOTE: classes will be held at 42 Preakness Dr., Durham, NC. 27713