von hh | Mai 9, 2025 | Celestial Navigation
Why Practicing with a Sextant on Land Is Challenging For anyone interested in celestial navigation, mastering the sextant is a rewarding but demanding skill. While it is traditionally practiced aboard a vessel with an unobstructed view of the sea horizon, this ideal...
von hh | Apr. 16, 2025 | Allgemein, Safety
Picture this: you’re out on a boat, the sea is calm, the sky is clear—and then, out of nowhere, your stomach starts turning. That’s seasickness, a surprisingly common issue for both beginners and experienced sailors alike. But what exactly causes it, and how can...
von hh | Feb. 21, 2025 | Allgemein, Celestial Navigation
Perfectly Designed for Celestial Navigation Last night, I visited a print shop to prepare something truly special for our sailing journey: the printing of our very own plotting sheet! Naturally, it features our logo. Together with the print shop team, we meticulously...
von hh | Feb. 17, 2025 | Allgemein
There are topics best avoided on board a ship – religion and politics are among them. Personal beliefs are deeply rooted, and experiences vary widely from person to person. In the confined space of a sailboat, where people spend days or even weeks together, such...
von hh | Feb. 10, 2025 | Celestial Navigation
*Picture: „The-cross-staff-14-th-century.png“ von Omurtay, lizenziert unter CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The Jacob’s Staff: An Essential Navigation Tool Before the Sextant A Crucial Navigational Instrument The Jacob’s Staff, also known as the cross-staff, was...
von hh | Feb. 8, 2025 | Celestial Navigation
Creating a custom ephemeris calendar for astronavigation on the sea requires access to accurate astronomical data and the right tools to calculate the positions of celestial bodies. Astronavigation, the art of navigating using the stars and other celestial objects,...
von hh | Feb. 6, 2025 | Passage Planning, Weather
Exploring the Option: Sailing from the Canary Islands to the Cape Verde Islands Another exciting option for our journey from the Canary Islands is to head southwest towards the Cape Verde Islands. This route offers a different kind of experience, with favorable winds,...
von hh | Feb. 6, 2025 | Passage Planning, Weather
Planning Our Sailing Journey: Exploring the Options from the Canary Islands As we prepare for our upcoming Yachtmaster Ocean journey, we have three potential routes to consider for our departure from the Canary Islands. Each option offers its own unique set of...
von hh | Feb. 6, 2025 | Passage Planning, Weather
The Azores High: Weather and Sailing Between the Canary Islands and the Azores When embarking on a sailing trip from the Canary Islands to the Azores in December, understanding the weather is essential for a safe and enjoyable journey. One of the most significant...
von hh | Feb. 5, 2025 | Celestial Navigation, Navigation, Passage Planning
The Importance of Nautical Twilight for Celestial Navigation Celestial navigation has been a cornerstone of maritime travel for centuries, and even in today’s modern age, the fundamentals remain essential. One of the critical concepts in this time-honored practice is...
