2006-11-09 18:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by manilabayblue 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I am not sure about Sextants but without condoms? I doubt it
PS. I suppose I blew my chances of getting the "best answer" award, huh!
2006-11-09 23:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chandru M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One should always carry a.backup GPS, as in a hand held when the boat is equipped with one.There is always the chance that the power might fail. At one time they discontinued teaching the use of the sextant at Annapolis. Beacuse of the uproar it was reestablished in the curriculum. There are not that many people who know how to use a sextant. It is taught in the top level courses in United States Power Squadron. There are other navigation couses. We do not think that it is a requirement to carry one.
2006-11-10 08:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The use of navigational equipment aboard a vessel goes back hundreds of years when either a sextant or "eyeball navigation" was used. It is not a requirement on any vessel to carry and use a sextant. The use of GPS is obviously a bonus and also relates to insurance on very large vessels.. I have both on my boat but only use the sextant for fun and to keep my hand in as it were.
2006-11-10 00:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mike D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes all vessels that are SOLAS certified are required to carry a sextant on board. Those are usually all of the vessels that travel on the high seas to other countries. Most of the vessels that carry a sextant has a couple if not all of the Bridge Officers certified in celestrial Navigation ( Oceans endorsement). I hope this answers your Question.
2006-11-10 19:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by andrewj_j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of paper works this days,No time to practice using sextant.
Even the old captain hates this sextant.Position fixing using sextant doesnt give you accurate position though so why we need sextant?During power fail?whats the use of engineer?
2015-03-01 17:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by Romulo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
robert r - Im Sure someone made the same argument when they changed from Sail Ships to Steam ships.....what if your engine stops working...what if you run out of coal...!...as you can see, the argument falls flat.
2017-04-17 06:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Yazad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the event of a complete power failure on the vessel where the gps system is not available, what do you plan on using for guidance and location? use and knowing how to use it are still important, even if seldom used.
2006-11-10 08:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋