Electronic navigation systems are extremely reliable but when they do fail, onboard repair at sea is rarely possible.

Pencil, Paper and Stars gives simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques.  This user-friendly book shows you how to:

Understand the principles behind the techniques you are using to gain confidence in your answers.

See the techniques as simple and easy to use. They require no complicated mathematics or high-level craft skills or any form of special skill.

Employ every technique using materials and equipment likely to be found on every boat.

Put these techniques into practice - every procedure contributes to making a safe and seamanlike passage.

You can also practice beforehand to gain confidence in using them.