[Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner

[Bill Effros]

Frazier,

Where will you be sailing from?  I'm in Greenwich.

There are many good Power Squadron courses.  Take one.  Learn basic 
navigation.

All you really need are charts for the waters you sail, and a cell phone 
for emergencies.

Learn to use the charts.  They are far more useful than a GPS.  Charts 
tell you where the rocks are.  A GPS only tells you where you are. 

I assume you already know how to use a cell phone.

Your job as captain is to always know where you are, and always know 
where the safe passages are.  LIS is one of the best places in the world 
to hone these skills.

I use a pair of Plastismo hand held compasses mounted on the port and 
starboard stern rails.  The stainless steel rails don't bother the 
magnets.  The compasses work in any orientation and can be moved 
elsewhere as needed, or used as both hand bearing and steering 
compasses.  I find 2 compasses at arm's length more useful than a single 
compass with continual parallax adjustments, and markings not really 
clear at a distance of 6-8 feet.

A GPS is a great tool for estimating how late you will be for dinner.

Bill Effros

 

Frazier Scott wrote:
> I plan to have my new rhodes 22 this spring.  I will be sailing on Long Island Sound.  I will add a VHF radio and a compass but wonder what else by way of navigation equipment I should have.  A GPS seems to be advisable, but is it necessary?  What type of compass is best and where should it be mounted?
>   Any advice is helpful.  (Rummy, I expect to stock Mount Gay, so I have that covered).
>   Thanks,
>    
>   Frazier Scott
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