spherical sailing

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a method of navigation in which the curvature of the earth is taken into consideration.

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Also called circular sailing.

But instead he pursued a life of science, sailing all over the world to study animal species and their environments.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism|Dina Goldstein|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They have grace, ambition, and sure make sailing a whole lot more interesting.
The World's Most Beautiful Boat—Yours for Half a Billion Dollars|Tim Teeman|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Objects more massive than a certain amount are more spherical than not, while punier specimens are lumpy and irregular.
Saturn’s Death Star Look-Alike|Matthew R. Francis|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Below lies the turquoise waters of the caldera, flecked with the white triangles of sailing boats.
Book a Room for Two in a Santorini Cave|Joanna Eede|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The book begins with Jack sailing on a British army supply ship heading for Africa during World War II.
Sebastian Barry’s Quarrel With Irish History|J.P. O’Malley|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This was very agreeable; but he was, nevertheless, greatly relieved when a boat came in sight sailing toward him.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
I've been sailing one way for ever so long, because I don't know how to turn around; but there's a landing-place just ahead.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
I have never seen Newport, and passed exactly a week in New York before sailing.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
American vessels made occasional trips outside the Bay, and brought in captive sailing-vessels.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
All the small steamers and sailing-craft in the river moved up as near as possible to the Puente de España.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman