An example of relying on gadgets.
During the Gulf War some sailors were having navigation issues as the US Defense Force was tweaking the GPS readings and at times totally shutting down the systems to disrupt the Enemy.
During a conversation with a fello Yachty around that time apparently some of the crew on a vessel were telling the Skipper that he was off course.
Skipper said he`d been using a sextant for a long time & that he knew what he was doing and where he was.
Turned out the old captain was correct and spot on course.
Gadgets are only good when they are working.
During the Gulf War some sailors were having navigation issues as the US Defense Force was tweaking the GPS readings and at times totally shutting down the systems to disrupt the Enemy.
During a conversation with a fello Yachty around that time apparently some of the crew on a vessel were telling the Skipper that he was off course.
Skipper said he`d been using a sextant for a long time & that he knew what he was doing and where he was.
Turned out the old captain was correct and spot on course.
Gadgets are only good when they are working.
