<p>Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's</p><p>arts-celestial navigation<p>As romantic–sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In <i>Celestial Navigation</i>, veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever you may be on the world's oceans.<ul><li>Helps readers prepare for the RYA Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a requirement </li><li>Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help guide the novice navigator</li><li>New edition has downloadable material, a new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature of online video demonstrations </li></ul><p> Whether setting out to sea on a short or long journey, <i>Celestial Navigation</i> is an essential guide to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.