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Francis

Funny you should mention Antigua.  I thought something more like Gloria, Pete Townshend's schooner, which at 126 feet still looks small in English Harbour.

Gloria has RCYC on her transom so perhaps you and Pete are fellow members of the Royal Cornwall? 

The very small boat being hauled out belongs to me, with yours truly looking on slightly apprehensively, bottom right.  Gloria is also in the right background.

John

Re: What precision is required in cel nav?
From: Francis Upchurch
Date: 2015 Jul 20, 22:13 -0700

Thanks John,

I agree. I regularly get to 1' in perfect conditions, but they do not seem overly common in West Cornwall!

 

Thanks for the heads up  on Podmore's book, which I did not know.Managed to find on line bookseller at £2.60. Buyer beware though! the cheapest at Amazon uk was £90.00!

I like Frank's very sensible suggestion that I/we  have a bigger boat to help improve sextant accuracy.

May I suggest that the wealthier members of Navlist club together and fund say a 60-70ft classic schooner or the like?

You know, nothing fancy, maybe a John Alden circa 1920's in perfect condition? Perhaps name her  Luna Bella or some such?

Would need crew of course! Home port somwhere nice like Antiqua?

Just a thought?! (Apologies if a bit off topic!)

Best wishes

Francis