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MARINE NAVIGATION Nautical navigation is a part of knowledge on how to safely sail on yacht from one place to another. Navigation is about solving two problems: determine our position and obtain proper course.

ASTRONAVIGATION Based on observation of heavenly bodies like sun, stars and planets. Used mainly on ocean voyages.
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NAVIGATION AIDS IALA - Maritime Buoyage System.
Beaufort wind scale and Douglas sea scale. Navigation Lights - International Regulations for preventing collisions at sea.


Welcome to the website navipedia.pl, read, watch, study and use. The information presented on this website is intended for yachtsmen and everyone wanting to study marine navigation issues. I hope this knowledge will help you circumnavigate the World safely and find your ways even when the modern technology fails.

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 10.05.2011
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27.05.2009
Marine Navigation - Introduction, GPS
Many thanks to Filip Wawer for translating this chapter into English. Read on: Marine Navigation Introduction and GPS
2.03.2008
IALA Maritime Buoyage System
Many thanks to Piotr Wargan for translating this chapter into English. Revision of the chapter, ... read on
12.01.2007
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