RYA-THEORY-L3.2

Sun sights, meridian passage and compass checks

RYA-THEORY-M3 · Yachtmaster Ocean Theory · RYA-THEORY-M3-A Astro-navigation, worldwide meteorology and ocean passage-making.

The sun is the ocean navigator's workhorse, and the practical 'sun-run-sun' day, anchored by the noon latitude, is the routine that fixes the boat's position at sea. This lesson covers working the sun through the day and using it to check the compass.