How To Find Your Position Without GPS - 3 Point Fix Navigation Tutorial | Sailing Virgins
🧭 Learn how to find your position when your GPS fails using the traditional 3 point fix method! Perfect for sailing through narrow passages or navigating near islands.
In this tutorial, we'll cover:
What is a 3 point fix and when to use it
How to choose reference points
Taking bearings with a hand compass
Converting magnetic to true bearings
Plotting your position on a chart
Tips for accuracy and real-world application
Filmed in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, this essential navigation skill could save you when modern electronics fail.
⏱️ Approximate Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Scenario
0:45 - What is a 3 Point Fix
1:30 - Choosing Reference Points
2:15 - Taking Bearings
3:00 - Magnetic to True Conversion
3:45 - Plotting on Chart
4:30 - Accuracy & Tips
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🏝️ Location: British Virgin Islands (Scrub Island / Beef Island passage)
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