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Jeff Morris
 
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Default The noon sight - it's a beautiful thing.

So, how do we split the point and assist? Or do we each get half a sack?

The funny thing is that every beginner plots a noon sight and has the moment of
realization that the Sun "hangs" at an essentially constant altitude for several
minutes. Clearly Neal has never done this. Its a perfect example of someone
that reads a book once but refuses to learn from anyone - its just like his
understanding of the rules.

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-jeff
"Constant Vigilance!" - Frances W. Wright


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Right on Jeff,

You sprung the time trap on Longitude that I'd set up for Neal. It
didn't take you anytime at all. I raise my glass to you! You even picked
up the error of Mr Davis. They recommend using the plastic model for
practise only.

I'll only mention that a ten mile error is over the horizon and out of
sight. This in real voyaging could make DED course selection rather
iffy. I guess tied to a mooring overcomes that problem.

Good Job Jeff!

Ole Thom