"Bruce" wrote in message
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On Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:08:33 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
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"Jessica B" wrote in message
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Lowance is an electronic chart display? Cool. I guess if you can see
land you can match things up.

Yes, just punch in your destination and follow the course line to it. But,
you have to watch the depths which are also listed on the electronic chart
to make sure you don't run aground trying to follow a straight line to
your
destination. If the depths are dubious just zig and zag the course line
and
steer to waypoints to avoid such hazards.

If it weren't for modern conveniences such as these then the likes of a
Bruce in Bangkok, for example, probably would have never gotten out of the
home port harbor. LOL!


Nice aside, but I was navigating the coast of Maine with a magnetic
compass and a Texaco road map before you were weaned.


Big deal! So you were a rank amateur at one time - just goes to show things
never really change. LOL!

Wilbur Hubbard