By Captain John of skippertips.com.
Nothing beats GPS for fast, reliable sailing navigation. But will that be enough to ensure that you sail clear of those “ship-killing” reefs ahead? Just what does that first GPS screen that most of us never read really mean? You know, the one that says not to rely on just a single source of navigation. I believe the absolute basic fundamentals of navigation apply across the board, whether aboard your own sailboat or a charter boat. Indeed, estimated times and course labels form the basic “brick and mortar” of all sailing navigation. Read More
