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Americas Cup 2021

November 30, 2017 Skipper

For sure the NauticEd team will be in New Zealand 2021 watching the Americas Cup. This is set to be another technology race. Hydrofoiling Monohulls – cool! The idea is to combine speed with sailing skill via tacking duels; making this one of the most exciting races ever. Watch the simulated race here Speaking of tacking […]

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Lines of Position

November 26, 2017 About NauticEd Bareboat Charter Coastal Navigation Crew Skipper

Lines of Position – Problem You take the following bearings using a hand bearing compass. From the image below, identify the lighthouse, the marina, the monument and the boat. For this exercise assume zero variation (angle difference between magnetic north and true north). This is an exercise presented in the NauticEd Coastal Navigation course.  The […]

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