If I'm just putsing around known waters I just use the chart plotter. But if I'm going on a cruise I'll plot my course on the paper chart, transfer the way points to the plotter. During the cruise every once in a while I'll mark my position and time on the chart, habit from the days of loran.
At night mostly just use the compass and clock.
Every once in a while I'll take a sight with the sextant, and compare my reading with the GPS just to keep in practice.
At night mostly just use the compass and clock.
Every once in a while I'll take a sight with the sextant, and compare my reading with the GPS just to keep in practice.