Philosophy:
To bring all those who desire it into the world of Advanced Navigation, with the possibility to study and deepen most of the subjects described.
Knowledge of celestial navigation is required.
A solution for the mariner who wants a backup system to GPS.
LEARN TO FILL YOUR EYES !
WE AT TONEUP HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED
START WHERE YOU ARE. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. DO WHAT YOU CAN.
MEASUREMENT ON THE CELESTIAL SPHERE
ALTITUDES AND LATITUDE BY MERIDIAN ALTITUDE
PLOTTING POSITION LINES
PRACTICAL ASTRO-NAVIGATION
OCEAN NAVIGATION & PASSAGE PLANNING
THE MERCATOR CHART AND MERCATOR SAILING
MEASUTIME & ANGLE MEASUREMENT
DRAWING ASTRONOMICAL FIGURES
STELLAR OBSERVATIONS
BASIC METEOROLOGY
THE MATHEMATICS OF NAVIGATION
CALCULATOR AND SATELLITE NAVIGATION
THE SEXTANT AND THE MEASUREMENT OF ALTITUDE
POSITION LINE BY THE TABULAR METHOD
SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS: (THE MOON; POLARIS; AZIMUTHS & AMPLITUDES)
TIDAL PREDICTIONS IN THE INDIAN & PACIFIC OCEANS
THE RHUMB LINE SAILINGS & THE TRAVERSE TABLE
CALCULATOR AND SATELLITE NAVIGATION
The text are organized with explanations accompanied by images, practical examples and exercises.
Implemented also by a blog, where we will periodically investigate some questions together
In addition, full availability for clarification any questions, doubts, in-depth analyse in a personalized way.
Knowledge for everyone involved with yachts
Diego Melas
I'am on the sea for over 30 years.
My job as a pleasure boat captain is very rewarding because it allows me to share my love of sea on the water with others.
It was a pleasure for me realize this site. This is my attempt to make teaching a modern and friendly job with ancient methods by keeping upto date with today’s world. I am open to suggestions, criticism and more, for improving process of teaching/learning.
I hope to become a point of reference for future generations and a refresher for the more elderly.