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Navigatie

Light on the horizon — sight distance to the lighthouse

Distance from trigonometric height and horizon — for approach and bearing. Offline on the bridge.

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Bearing and approach

"Light on the horizon" or above it decides safe distance. Mental math is error-prone in a seaway.

Calculator in NauticCalc

  • ·Distance from light height and eye height
  • ·Support for "below" or "above" the horizon
  • ·Usable offline
  • ·Clear for training and coastal sailing
  • ·Onderdeel van de navigatietools

Offline aan boord

Pure geometry — no internet needed.

Aid to navigation

Official charts and light lists take precedence.

Veelgestelde vragen

Light height from chart or lists; eye height typically bridge eye — both adjustable.

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