Do We Need to Return to Old-Fashioned Navigation?

NAVIGATING THE FUTURE

Yachting World has just published a thought-provoking article by Elaine Bunting — “Russian submarines and GPS jamming: The new reality for Baltic cruisers” — shining a spotlight on Russian activities that are seriously disrupting GPS reliability for sailors throughout the Baltic.

So what should sailors do? 🤔

The good news here in the UK is that the RYA has taken a wise and balanced approach. While embracing a “digital first” philosophy, they have deliberately avoided a “digital only” stance — and that foresight is proving its worth right now.

🌟 At White Tip Sailing, we teach the complete picture. Our courses cover traditional chart work, coastal and passage navigation — and yes, Celestial Navigationtoo. Because the stars don’t jam.

Sailors progressing through their RYA qualifications continue to be taught the time-honoured methods of navigation alongside modern technology. In an era of electronic warfare at sea, that balance isn’t just good practice — it could be the skill that gets you safely home.

Are you confident you could navigate without GPS?

When GPS Fails, Will You Know How to Navigate?

SKILLS FOR LIFE

Russian GPS jamming in the Baltic is no longer just a headline — it’s a real and present threat to sailors, as highlighted in a new piece by Yachting World. 🌊

Technology is incredible. But the sea doesn’t care about your signal.