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Philosopher of sailing

Philosopher of sailing

The letter below was published in Cruising magazine this month:

If it does not prompt a few cross letters from traditionalists Continue reading “Philosopher of sailing”

Unknown's avatarAuthor PDRPosted on Mar 12, 2019Feb 16, 2021Categories All about navigationTags cruising, Cruising Association, Daniel C Dennett, Golden Globe, sextant, Sir Robin Knox-JohnsonLeave a comment on Philosopher of sailing

Compasses and sextants obsolete?

I like this passage in the latest book by Daniel C Dennett, a celebrated philosopher and writer about cognitive science who specialises in the evolution of the mind: Continue reading “Compasses and sextants obsolete?”

Unknown's avatarAuthor PDRPosted on Dec 5, 2017Feb 16, 2021Categories All about navigationTags All about navigation, Daniel C Dennett, GPS, yachtmasterLeave a comment on Compasses and sextants obsolete?

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