On Aug 20, 4:38*am, "Skip Gundlach" wrote:

We have charts, and you know it. We have paper charts, we have chart
kits, and both Cap'n and MaxSea (along with the complete selection
from Maine to Venezuela and into the canal, as well as NOAA's entire
catalog) electronically in addition to our chartplotter. *We have a
cubic yard, dammit, of charts, which is interesting to store. *I also
have a RDF and a handheld bearing compass, just because, in addition
to all those lovely charting tools (that we know how to use). *No, we
don't own, nor do we anticipate ever having, a sextant...

Skip


ARRGG !
Skip

A couple thoughs....

First, ADF very interesting. Old school and very useful still for near
coast work. I support the use of ADF.

Second, RE currents. Both Wilbur and Wayne B are correct. I would like
to add combined with the reference materials you have(books n charts)
will give you a good idea of tyical MEAN currents. Now ya need to take
your INTENDED course compared to your ACTUAL course and the diffrence
most likly will be the CURRENT ya ya drift n lee way too but...

If ya get real fancy take a WATER TEMP reading and that can tell ya
what CURRENT diagnoses too. Does your depth sounder transducer have
water temp??


Reading you post a second time Skip It seems like you got a HUGE
amount of INFORMATION input. I recomend getting back to the basics.
Keep it simple. Dont over whelm yourself with info sorces. Its pretty
simple If ya wanted to got to spot A and ended up in spot C the stuff
that made ya drift off course is mostlikly a current.

On a last note, since you are licensed OUPV I assume you were required
tolift your had and take the USCG Oath. Part of the Oath was to OBEY
THE ORDERS OF YOUR SUPERIOR OFFICERS.....


Well since I have a 50 grt NC license does that mean you got to do
what I say **** just wait till I get my 90 days approp recency
tonnage in a few months and get the 100 ton. Then Ill really be an
asshole...... ya think Ill start sounding just like that kno it all
on the ill fated Red Clown.....?

Argg !

Have fun Skip and remember................. keep it simple !
Bob