[Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner

[TN Rhodey]

A working GPS certainly makes things easy. Things do happen and one shold 
have a plan B and C. It is pretty amazing to look back on the old explorers 
crossing oceans with no charts or very inaccurate ones. The other part of a 
sextant is it is hard to take accurate sightings especially on a boat. Not 
to mention you need to know what time it is and then do a bunch of math. - 
Wally


>From: Rory Orkin <roryorkin at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner
>Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 12:27:59 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>I think a charting GPS is the greatest navigational tool ever invented.. It
>gives you an accurate fix instantly and reports your speed as well. If you
>get one that interfaces with the radio it will broadcast your position in
>the event of a Mayday.
>Not likely but when you want it,  the best piece of information you can 
>have
>is your exact position. The GPS is the best way to come up with that 
>quickly
>and precisely
>That being said I always use my paper chart book because it gives a much
>larger perspective on where you are and where you want to go..not to 
>mention
>giving a better overview on hazards..
>The compass is also essential for an easy way to maintain a heading or to
>tell someone else how to point the boat.
>
>
>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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