[Rhodes22-list] GPS - ?

[Michel Meltzer]

I guess you never dealt with zero visibility due to rain or fog? It
really sucks, much worst than the darkest night -mjm 

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> bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Tootle
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 8:29 PM
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> 
> Dan,
>       Ask Stan what GPS he uses.  I have not seen a place on Lake
> Champlain
> that the shore cannot be seen, why the need for anything more
> sophisticated
> or complex than a compass.  I have a hand held GPS and when sailing I
have
> only used it check speed.
>        Since I do not ever expect to do Blue Water sailing at least in
> Rhodes 22, all this GPS discussion is overkill for any competant
Rhodes 22
> Captain.  Even on the coast, I have only used a local area paper chart
and
> binoculars.  I do not plan to sail a Rhodes 22 to the Canary Islands.
>         Dan, save your money and buy a couple of extra gimbled drink
> holders, then tip one for me.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
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