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Forum: Navigation 27-03-2014, 15:46
Replies: 44
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jim Cate
Re: Navigating without GPS

I don't understand that statement, Dockhead. Most any gps will allow you to set a waypoint at your destination and then one can simply follow the dotted line across the body of water, watching the...
Forum: Navigation 27-03-2014, 15:36
Replies: 44
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jim Cate
Re: Navigating without GPS

The OP's question was related to navigation on the Great Lakes. Set and drift are not a big factor there, and tidal tables and charts are not fundamental to navigation.

Cheers,

Jim
Forum: Navigation 27-03-2014, 15:27
Replies: 44
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jim Cate
Re: Navigating without GPS

Alex, while cruising, I can tell by the sun etc about what the time is with sufficient accuracy for most things. I wear a watch to tell me what DAY it is, for that is an artificial construct with no...
Forum: Navigation 22-03-2014, 21:22
Replies: 44
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jim Cate
Re: Navigating without GPS

Dunno, mate... just thought that I would point that out to the nav wallahs that were getting a bit over the top with fine tuning a simple request for basic info.

Jim
Forum: Navigation 22-03-2014, 21:08
Replies: 44
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jim Cate
Re: Navigating without GPS

Hey guys,

Remember that he is talking about Great Lakes sailing. Don't think that tidal currents are much of a factor in those bodies of water, so give the poor lad a break.

Compass, log and a...
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