2007-08-07 08:57:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Assuming a continent nearby...
take your watch and an obect to cast a shadow.
Align the hour hand with the shadow and noon should point north. You have north. Proceed in the direction of land.
If off of an island, call for help.
2007-08-07 09:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Krystine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at night the north star is usually the brightest star and it never moves and it is the north. You should be able to find west which would be to the left 90 degrees, east is rght 90 degrees and south is the opposite direction from it. Just know what direction you came from and next time bring a compass and a map.
2007-08-07 16:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by barb blackjack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good watch with hands and not a LED readout you can use the watch to find North. I not remember as I have not done this in a long time. But, it something to search around for to learn.
The link tell how to use a Compass Ring on a Watch. It may help you learn.
http://www.geocities.com/watch_crazy/compass/compass.htm
2007-08-07 18:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what people have done for thousands of years, use a map and the sky. With a sextant you can be very accurate, as long as you're not moving too fast. But that requires you to know basically where you are. If you have no idea where you are, I think it's a little tough.
2007-08-07 16:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Gary B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the stars like Columus or the Vikings, or look for birds and see what direction they fly. If all else fails, sink the boat. There is land under the water.
2007-08-07 16:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by mybuttstinks2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Follow this rule and you will find your way home.
2007-08-07 16:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch the light house. u can spot it from 30miles.watch birds &the wind direction also
2007-08-07 16:07:45 · answer #7 · answered by aaron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at sunset follow the seagulls... they will fly to land
2007-08-07 16:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Eric B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋