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On Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:08:52 -0500, Jim Dullea wrote:

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>Maybe celestial isn't really a cost effective solution to any realistic
>casualty.  I suggest we are drawn to it for the simple elegance of using a
>finely crafted mechanical instrument to  do what seems
>mysterious...determine our position without outside help based on skill and
>practice, and to, in a small way retain contact with the rich history of
>navigation at sea. I have to admit when querried why I spend time on
>celestial I now simply say because it gives me great pleasure, a sense of
>accomplishment, and allows me to have a greater appreciation for the "art"
>of navigation. And if some day sitting in my darkened, powerless boat in the
>middle of the ocean it helps show the way home...well then I guess I'll just
>be amazed what an astute seaman I am.

That is as good a reason to keep a sextant as I can think of. I love my
Kelvin & Hughes, although it is a mite heavy. But if I were doing an
"Around Alone" race, it wouldn't come with me. Or on anything else
where weight mattered.


Rodney Myrvaagnes   Opinionated old geezer    J36 Gjo/a


The New Economics--- It's deja vu-du all over again.

   

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