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Forum: Navigation 05-08-2014, 16:36
Replies: 75
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Posted By Pelagic
Re: Putting Faith in Electronics

Exactly Astrid,
Like a blind person you develop whatever senses you have left.

In the 70's I got to know many of the old BC captains thru my friendship with the Dolmage family.

They told me...
Forum: Navigation 03-08-2014, 20:28
Replies: 75
Views: 7,909
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Putting Faith in Electronics

Interesting to hear your air pilot history J Clark.

It gels with my own marine one that a +/- 25mile Offshore fix was accepted in the old days with a myriad of different techniques to improve on...
Forum: Navigation 03-08-2014, 19:33
Replies: 75
Views: 7,909
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Putting Faith in Electronics

I don't think you can equate the Instrument Rating technology, installation, training of a pilot and aircraft with your average yacht.

You perhaps could with advanced SEN courses (Simulated,...
Forum: Navigation 03-08-2014, 18:50
Replies: 75
Views: 7,909
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Putting Faith in Electronics

We basically agree...
It is not a nightly thing but only on developing windy nights of a passing system +35kts.

My primary concerns are other vessels around me or new ones getting shelter from...
Forum: Navigation 01-08-2014, 21:24
Replies: 75
Views: 7,909
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Putting Faith in Electronics

I have never understood why some sailors defend their choice of navigational instruments or their use in a "Either/Or" manner?

An anchor alarm does not tell you that another boat is dragging...
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