Emergency Navigation
by David Burch · first published 1989
2mentions
1recommended by
2HN commenters
2013–2018first – last mentioned
50% recommend50% neutral
Find Your Way at Sea, No Matter What'Inherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation principles we've seen yet.'--Boat U.S.'Thorough and authoritative.'--Sea Kayaker'A definitive work of instant appeal to seamen of all levels of experience.'--The Navigation FoundationEvery sailor knows that instruments can fail. Things get wet, break, fall overboard. Whether you're safe on your boat or drifting in a life raft, let David Burch show you how to find your way no matter what navigational equipment you have. Often relying on common materials lik
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
if you are interested in learning more, John Huth (who features prominently in the article) wrote a book: The Lost Art of Finding Our Way. I would also recommend "Emergency Navigation" by David Burch. Not about traditional navigation per se, but rather how to navigate at sea without instruments (which touches on some traditional celestial navigation methods)
on “The Secrets of the Wave Pilots (2016)” ↗In the book 'Emergency Navigation' by David Burch ( http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Navigation-Improvised-No-Ins... ), the method is explained more clearly. With a clear Iceland spar crystal 1 to 2 inches on a side, the direction of the…
on “'Viking sunstone' found in shipwreck?” ↗