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Re: Left-handed sextants
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2001 Apr 24, 2:26 PM
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2001 Apr 24, 2:26 PM
Yes, I use this method on occasion. It works quite well. -----Original Message----- From Navigation Mailing List [mailto:NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM]On Behalf Of Steven Tripp Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 6:31 PM To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM Subject: Re: Left-handed sextants Speaking of looking at your watch, I used to (when I was first practicing with my sextant) leave a small short-wave radio tuned to WWV, and then as the time was approaching the minute try to bring the sun into the correct position. Then all you have to do is remember which damn minute it was... Anyone else do this? You can get a Grundig yachtboy for about $40, less than the cost of a good watch. Steve T.