An Introduction to Celestial Navigation by Tom Cunliffe

Navigating by the heavenly bodies is one of the oldest of the mariner's arts -- and one of the most awe-inspiring. It is also essential for every ocean sailor who wants to be able to fix his position should the GPS fail.

In the book, Celestial Navigation, Tom Cunliffe shows how to master the art in easy stages. Today he talks about Adjusting your Sextant.

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[jonohx]

I have one of your books Tom - (Complete Day Skipper) - it's really well written, easy to read, full of the best advice, and shot through with a wry sense of humour that carries you from one page to the next. Probably not to be recommended, but on the strength of your book I hired a 48ft bareboat yacht for 2 weeks in Turkey with the family - best holiday we've ever had, no mishaps or embarassments either. Prior to that I had only sailed a Mirror dinghy at school many years ago....Thanks!