home study coastal navigation – Gulf Islands Boating Blog https://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog Power & Sail Tips from Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How To Take Compass Bearings https://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog/home-study-coastal-navigation/how-to-take-compass-bearings Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:54:00 +0000 One of the methods to fix the position of your vessel isby taking compass bearings. By having three bearingscross in or near the same location you have accuratelydetermined your position. Taking Bearings When taking compass bearings, used fixed aids for best results. Floating aids can move around with wind or current and the chartedposition is … Continue reading "How To Take Compass Bearings"

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]]> Taking Compass Bearings https://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog/home-study-coastal-navigation/taking-compass-bearings Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:28:00 +0000 http://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog/general/taking-compass-bearings When taking compass bearings from a moving vessel, take the bearings off each side one after the other. Because of the vessel movement, the bearings to the side will change most quickly. By taking these bearings together you will improve the accuracy of your fix. For more information on taking bearings, see Home Study Coastal … Continue reading "Taking Compass Bearings"

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