Noonsite

[Nick]

Going bluewater? Then you need to check out Noonsite.

Noonsite is the culmination of Jimmy Cornell's work on the global cruising scene for the last quarter of a century. It currently covers 1313 ports in 190 countries), with information on clearance formalities, visa requirements, fees, weather, special events and other facts needed by visiting sailors. Also featured are details of repair facilities as well as marine and shore services for every major port visited by cruising boats.

http://www.noonsite.com/

For some other great sites, check out the Web Resources section of BlueMoment's directory.

- Nick

[bilbo]

There was a learned lecture tonight in the local chapter of the RIN, about the next satellite navigation constellation, Galileo. It will, apparently, do wondrous things - including making a lot of money for some entrepreneurs - but one thing it won't do is help check the magnetic compass for error. And, as every schoolboy knows, going out of sight of land for a while requires one to check the main steering compass regularly, so one can be more confident of finding said land again.

So I found myself looking up Sun's Amplitudes again - especially as I'd just given away my copy of 'Selected Star Amplitudes' to another geek, who has unearthed a WWII sun compass from his attic.

Now, I don't propose an outbreak of compass calibration - that would break the habits of a lifetime for many - but knowing what's involved, and where it's to be found if wanted, seems to me to be appropriate 'Just In Time' seamanship. Even Christopher Columbus did this sometimes, when stuck for a better idea. Anyway, here are a few starter sources.......

http://www.qarlos.free.fr/navegacion/Se ... sson19.ppt

http://www.irbs.com/bowditch/pdf/chapt17.pdf

http://www.tpub.com/content/administrat ... 20_268.htm

[little boy blue]

silkie will be along shortly to confirm whether you have just gone into the lead in the resurrection steaks (sic)

[BigNick]

Nick started the thread on the day he joined the forum and he is the founder. Ergo, this must be the thread resurrected after the longest time..... innit?

[Silkie]

It is currently The Biggest Sleep but it can be bettered.