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Emergency Navigation Card

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A wealth of information is provided: an emergency almanac for the sun, and declination tables for the stars; several methods of sight reduction, including one that requires only the card itself; and angular markings on the perimeter of the card that allows approximate altitude measurements of celestial bodies. With this card and a watch you can find your way to any major port in the world. Other information includes how to steer by the stars and finding your boat's speed. A handy card to have in case your GPS, sextant, or almanac becomes lost. The card is loose-leaf sized. You can punch holes in it for insertion in a binder. It is plastic laminated for weatherproofing and durability.

Language: English

Pages: 2

Format: Cards

Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications

Release: January 01, 2010

ISBN: 0939837587

ISBN 13: 9780939837588

Emergency Navigation Card

0/5 ( ratings)

A wealth of information is provided: an emergency almanac for the sun, and declination tables for the stars; several methods of sight reduction, including one that requires only the card itself; and angular markings on the perimeter of the card that allows approximate altitude measurements of celestial bodies. With this card and a watch you can find your way to any major port in the world. Other information includes how to steer by the stars and finding your boat's speed. A handy card to have in case your GPS, sextant, or almanac becomes lost. The card is loose-leaf sized. You can punch holes in it for insertion in a binder. It is plastic laminated for weatherproofing and durability.

Language: English

Pages: 2

Format: Cards

Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications

Release: January 01, 2010

ISBN: 0939837587

ISBN 13: 9780939837588

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