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Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 12:56

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

I think anyone can toss a question out there, it...

I think anyone can toss a question out there, it doesn't have to be the one who got the previous question. If so, then I apologize for stepping on your toes, David, because you got Pelagic's...

Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 12:37

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

Charlie pretty much got my question right off the...

Charlie pretty much got my question right off the bat.

Next question?

Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 12:20

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

There was no way to know what the storm's path...

There was no way to know what the storm's path was from the information that I gave, other than that it was passing to the south of us. That conclusion comes from the slight shift from NE wind to...

Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 11:41

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

Alright Charlie, you got most of what I was...

Alright Charlie, you got most of what I was looking for with the question. David old Jersey is searching for the rest.:)

A few points to add. Buys-Ballot Law tells us that in the northern...

Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 09:38

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

I agree, heaving to and going below may be the...

I agree, heaving to and going below may be the best answer!:D

Charlie, you understand what I was getting at, but in the interest of education, the correct answer will have to include a detailed...

Forum: Challenges

31-07-2008, 07:01

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

This one will be easy for many I think, and may...

This one will be easy for many I think, and may have a few different answers. I hope it is at least a worthwhile exercise for new sailors.

You’re sailing south from Bermuda on a delivery of a...

Forum: Challenges

30-07-2008, 09:45

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

If I may borrow a phrase from another thread.... ...

If I may borrow a phrase from another thread....

There may be more than one way to skin this kitty.:)

Forum: Challenges

30-07-2008, 06:48

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

Why can't you use the radar to get the bearings...

Why can't you use the radar to get the bearings to a fixed object?

Isn't that the basis for getting a position fix with a radar? Two bearing lines to two known objects?

Forum: Challenges

29-07-2008, 12:09

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

And I'll also add, while I'm waiting for Pelagic...

And I'll also add, while I'm waiting for Pelagic to come back and tell me if I got it right:), that for a fixed object you can make a 90 degree turn and then use the basic triangle a2 + b2 = c2 to...

Forum: Challenges

29-07-2008, 06:07

Replies: 167

Challenge: How do you solve this?

Views: 18,488

Posted By Fishspearit

Hopefully I still have internet access.:D ...

Hopefully I still have internet access.:D

Distance to an object can be calculated by only knowing the bearing to an object, as long as you know your own course and speed. You take a bearing, then...

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