Ep 37: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 1

[@john1182]

Amazing video and very well discribed. I never touched a boat until 6 months ago and today i got assessed and signed off on crew for marine rescue in Australia. 12 meter stabber twin inboard 840hp. Rated to 200nm. The instructor asked about my hours because i could operate and navigate / dock it fine and that i should go for my master cert. The only peice im missing is charting and hours on board. I only have 90 of the 150 for up to 3nm and 300 for over 3nm. Sorry for the rant. But you helped me so much and im genuinely excited.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you John and congratulations. I am absolutely delighted. All the best and good luck.

[@mvdeehan]

Very clear description of how to proceed. I just touched on Navigation in my ASA103 course which I completed today. Very much appreciating your enthusiasm for sailing.

[@mrpmessina]

Absolutely brilliant. Great refresher. I agree I loved teaching this subject when I was in the navy. Every time you managed find yourself exactly on the same position as your fix, there was always a personal sense of achievement. Sounds silly but true. I cannot recommend this great tutorial enough. It is so easy to get used to electronic navigation and finding yourself uncomfortable when having to resort to manually plotting your fix and course. Thank you once again for this great tutorial.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

As ever thanks for all your wonderful comments Paulo

[@chrisbretter1004]

I am new to this. We are from South Africa and nearly finished building a Wharram Tiki 38 so i need to get ahead of navigation. Great Explanation. Thanks Chris

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks for the comment Chris. I'm glad that you found it helpful. BTW I was born in Cape Town and lived in Milnerton until I was 13 years old when my parents immigrated to Canada

[@SnikerB1]

Just completed my Basic and obtained my PCOC next is this stuff. It truly scares me but at the same time a sailor with no baring is not much of a sailor. You short video has taken some of the daunting edge off what awaits me. All I can say after watching Jessica Watson's netflix special dyslexia means a will to survive a world of wolves everyday of your life and come up shining. Thanks again for your dedication to your craft.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You got this!

[@SnikerB1]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine I better hadn’t I. Love to meet with you someday. I’m in Vancouver and once or twice a summer I pull my bike out and ride the island. If you’re friendly like that..? I’m looking for a sailing mentor as I have a dream to sail the globe within the next 5 years if that’s do able.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

@@SnikerB1 It would be my pleasure. What do you ride?

[@SnikerB1]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine KLR 650 (a tracker but I love her)thank you for being so welcoming.

[@JZ1917]

Your videos are superb. Thank you for the great work and for sharing this with everyone!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you like them! Thank you for the great comment

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

DR - simply a hash on a line or x. Marked as "DR". GPS "fix" - lat and long "cross" with a circle around it. No "GPS" (unless you want to). Radar - bearing from land with a hash at distance. "Radar" not necessary as its clearly a bearing and range (or more correctly, 3 ranges). 35 years of commercial "sailing" with a dozen nationalities, world wide, all done the same. Rather than use the CR - just use the long lines with the bottom to the Parallel Ruler. LOP has arrows at both ends. "Advanced/Transferred" LOP has double arrows at each end. The correct position in your cocked hat - is the position that puts you in the most danger, not the centre. PS you're videos are extremely well done.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you for your detailed comment Canadian Texan. I am familiar with the labeling you describe though I’ve never seen an LOP labeled with arrows at both ends in any nav publication. I struggled with which standard of labeling to use. I finally settled on the standard I used since that is what we use in Sail Canada at this time, and this was further reinforced by the Annapolis Book of Seamanship, an American publication.

[@allthatinformation]

Thank you so much for this. Your videos are very concise and informative. I've always loved looking at maps and globes since I was a child. Little did I know that I would be armchair-sailing (hopefully will transition soon to actual sailing). There's something very satisfying about being able to locate oneself using a compass, map and a timepiece! I hope the Part 2 video will be coming along soon. Thanks and god bless you sir

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you like them! I am working on Part 2 as we speak (type :-)

[@Hassandheeere]

I'm seeman i mean I'm maritime operator in MOC Puntland somalia (Maritime operation centre), your video is helpful 👌 👍

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Hassan. Glad to hear it!

[@timnoneya811]

Anxiously waiting for part 2.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks Tim, Happy to hear that. Hoping to get that one out in early sailing season once I get the boat out again.

[@timnoneya811]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine great because so far you're my paper chart teacher. I even ordered a sighting compass and a protector as shown in this video. I've only sailed via GPS with navionics and opencpn on my baba 40. The charts are gonna be a fun addition!!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

To whet your appetite I’m planning to cover running fixes and circular lines of position. BTW have you seen my other navigation videos?

[@timnoneya811]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine no i actually haven't but i will definitely do so.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

My Navigation Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL0ZXXuQk__sgq2ZtBfuft9_iiUvekk0hB

[@bennettsiers805]

Thank you so much for this overview of plotting. I've got a basic idea now. But much more to learn.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the comment Bennett, I appreciate the support!

[@joslouisnb2]

Thanks for the great videos Marco! I've been sailing dinghies and cats out of Jericho, and slowly getting into keelboats. Your many videos have been awesome to help me learn all the different skills for keelboats. A massive bonus that we sail the same waters, see you out there!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks Joey. Always great to hear from a fellow BC boater. Look forward to meeting you out here one day.

[@pamelacotte]

Thank you very much! This is very clear and we'll explained.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardherndon1541]

Thank you! That was a great review for me!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@orhanismet37]

Many thanks for the information shared with us

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

My pleasure. Thank you Orhan

[@drval]

Great video: clear, direct and simple. If I use parallel roller s than they should be brass as that will be heavier than plastic and less likely to move as you “walk them on”. Where did you get your protractor? You may have referenced that somewhere but I missed it. Thanks

[@aventuraradiology3765]

Yeah boi!! Getting back to business!!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Hope you liked it.

[@markkurtis8637]

Great episode! Thank you. When will you publish Part 2?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Good question Mark. Working on it as we speak. Part 2 will be on the Running Fix. Hope to get it up soon. Thanks for the support

[@JohnICGomes]

Love your videos (and your calmness). Would have loved to join your school if I was in BC. I am currently talking the asa courses here in SF, and feel that the instructors are not thorough, brash, and expected you to know everything. Thanks for these videos as they have helped me tremendously.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Wonderful! So happy to hear it. Feel free to reach out anytime if I can be of any help

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

PS You're going to love my singlehanded videos coming up. Just spent a few days in some really good wind getting great footage!

[@JohnICGomes]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine looking forward to it!

[@Jeerbarrel]

Fantastic presentation

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thetruejuanalto]

is it weird to verify ones location with the GPS instead of trusting physical measurements? is it more likely that the GPS is right or that ones measurements taken in real time are more accurate?? can you get both answers to agree and still be in a different place??? new to subject just curios what should be trusted more.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

No it is not weird. I use GPS and physical measurements. Prudent navigation dictates to use as many systems and techniques as you have available. Generally GPS will be more accurate, certainly quicker, however there are times where GPS is too accurate and the charting isn't which means if you just trust in GPS you could get into trouble.

[@SailingTheGreatLakes]

Question please: You explained that you plotted your LOPs after converting them from magnetic to true but, if I remember correctly, you them labeled them as magnetic. What am I missing? Tx.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You're not missing anything. It is simply a preference. You can label them either way as long as you differentiate, you will notice the M after the bearing. It's the way I was taught and you would be correct to label in true. I do mention in the video that I prefer not to label my LOPs at all as I find that it clutters up the chart and the info is in my navigator's notebook. Thanks for the question.

[@stefflus08]

Not much to add to that. If I'm on a dead reckoning course (with nothing to bear towards) and especially in a sailboat, I'd assign a safety bearing to the flashing mile marker on your port side, which must not be exceeded else we are too far to port. I'm a line mark only guy for plotting, to reduce confusion, as is the Royal Norwegian Navy. Bearings to LOPs I always mark with a small greek letter "phi". The course line I only mark with course and leg distance, unless it is bearing towards something in which case I add an arrow.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Steffen. Those are great points. Thanks for sharing. I believe the Can Navy follows same the charting protocols you describe.

[@daveg4963]

Very informative!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you liked it

[@stuartkeane]

Very clear lecture thank you from Stuart from England

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You are very welcome It was my pleasure. Thank you for the kind comment Stuart!

Considering that you don't have a deviation table for your boat there is a element of luck involved here, as your boat (eg motor, electric cables,...) easily can add or subtract 10-15 degrees om the compass. Very nice video though! 👍

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you for the comment. I have however informally checked the deviation against a handheld compass at the bow and found the deviation on that boat to be negligible especially for the distances I cover.

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Lucky you! One of the benefits with having a rubber band motor! :-) Joking aside, that's very unique, I think. On my boat the deviation is +/- 12 degrees. BTW I watched your video on first aid, brilliant! Loved that you mentioned tourniquets and defibrillators, I always have my AED in the boat or in my car (I have a tourniquet on me at all times (I'm an instructor for Stop the Bleed)). In Sweden we have a mobile phone based system so that 911 can send out an alert to people who knows CPR and who are in the area in question so they can respond. When you get the alarm a map will show you where the person is and where the nearest AED is (if you don't have one yourself). Great system, it saved 1.532 lives last year in a population of 10 million! At sea it's far between the AEDs... Sorry about the broken English...

[@ivosvorinic5843]

So easy to understand

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

I'm delighted to hear it. Thanks

[@michaelvaneeden1190]

Excellent, thank you ..

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Michael. I appreciate the support!

[@siavash2c]

Amazing explanation. Thank you so much!

[@icurcin]

good material, maybe as next part guidance including wind and currents too...

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Working on it! Thanks for the comment

[@benwilliams5236]

1. Dead Reckoning 2. Running 3.Radar 4. GPS Learning DR for when the lights go out.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Couldn't agree with you more. Good work.

[@chrislazarides149]

Can I download your entire series and save for reference ?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Are you asking for permission or whether it’s available for download? You should be able to download from KZbin

[@yegorawdesalegn9871]

Love ur video ...great job thanks

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks for watching! Thanks for the kind comment

[@andersonazevedo7833]

I’m going for a big license so every help is welcome. Thank you.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You’re welcome. Glad to be of assistance

[@benwilliams5236]

Are magnetic bearings cyclical? Would old charts reflect magnetic bearings in time?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

I do not believe that they are cyclical and certainly the changes are so small that it wouldn't practically apply to old charts. The changes come from the molten centre of the earth shifting

[@denelson83]

I have also heard of "navigational triangles", which can replace both parallel rulers and protractors. 7:32 - That's actually a custom-printed chart. There are no charts in the CHS catalogue with that scale and those limits.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Yes. I have too but have no experience with them. For me the protractor works.

[@ctndiaye1]

Hey, Marco. I hope you are well.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Hi Stuff. Yes I am well. Just getting ready to head out for a week to work on more videos. Thanks for the check in

[@ratusbagus]

No tidal stream input?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Basic plotting!! Tidal stream input determines set and drift, which is definitely not basic

[@ratusbagus]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Drat. I realised after making that comment that you did mention drift later. I was going to delete it but your next vid came on. I like the pace of your vids, they're punchy and not over verbose. Stick to reality and not an unnatural syllabus. Good to pick up tidbits and revisit everything but without the tedium and fuss. I'm working my way through in my spare time.

[@BLAZE12319]

thank you

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You're welcome

[@yorkcity55]

2B or not 2B?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Are we asking a question about pencil leads 🤔 or being jocular? 😂

[@Coyotehello]

Do you offer "on the water" courses? Our VdS 34 is at Mosquito creek and I would like a few days on the water for you to cruise with us or just with my partner so she can learn all this. Also, what is that notebook you are using and where to get one? And is that a staedler pen what model? Thank you!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Sorry Alain, Not sure if I responded to your request. Apologies if I have not. I do offer private instruction on personal vessels. Go to my website www.carpediemsailing.com for more info and contact info. The notebook I got from the Canadian Navy many years ago. Not sure where to find one now. I also use Rite in the Rain notebooks which are waterproof. The pencil is a 2 mm Staedler mechanical pencil in 2 B lead available online or at any art supply store (ie Opus in North Van)

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

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[@CharlesKavita-so7ti]

When your out in the middle of nothing your first method is very fast ruled out😊

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

If you’re out in the middle of nothing you’re not using coastal navigation.

[@JohnICGomes]

Great video…

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks for the visit

[@BOBK-jf4qx]

Must have sailed early in the morning...cause in that area you ain't following a direct course with all the tourist powerboats and party sailors. :D

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Actually there wasn’t much boat traffic but it wasn’t a summer long weekend of boating mayhem either 😉

[@keernhaslem1845]

Fun!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Keern. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

🌎👍❤

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you 🙏

[@SailingSabaiSabai]

Protractor, rule, pencil….. people still actually do this with all the gps and satellite tech? Wow reminds me of flying in the Vor and loran days which nobody does now.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Yes. I think it is a skill worth having and for various reasons I have found myself needing them

[@duckdive08]

And when you GPS looses signal or fails... basic navigation gets you back. Some people don't even know how to read a compass on their boat [ I said some people, not every one!!]

[@luisadriandelgado5343]

I would not trust these products... The only thing that was good from them for me was there mini blender and solar lantern... everything else I purchased sucked...

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

I think you've got the wrong channel??

[@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139]

Just point the boat south and show us the icewall

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Game of Thrones? 🤣