It's a matter of getting into the habit of having the equipment
ready to use. It's also good practice to observe the compass,
and it's fun for newbies.

"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Also, you might want to consider
making the compass viewable.

Please explain why, when sailing in a known area, under good conditions,
whythey might want to uncover ANY instruments not in use.

RB

It's a matter of getting into the habit of having the equipment
ready to use.

It's a time consuming process to remove the compass cover, I guess.

RB

And the radio! Did you really mean to say that went through the busiest harbor
in the
country without turning on the radio? Not too swift there, booby.

Yup!!! No need to monitor the radio 24/7 either. Few boats do.

RB

You sail a few hours a week.

Oh, really??


Bwahahahahahaha!


RB

I can see not having a radio on while "away from the action," though I think mine has
been on whenever I've been underway. But in a very busy harbor, crossing security zones
and shipping lanes, not monitoring the radio, at least 16 (and 13 for NYC), is pretty
stupid.

It clear there are serious gaps in your education, booby. You should check out one of
these fine organizations. Perhaps they can help:
http://www.cgaux.org/
http://www.usps.org/



"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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And the radio! Did you really mean to say that went through the busiest harbor
in the
country without turning on the radio? Not too swift there, booby.

Yup!!! No need to monitor the radio 24/7 either. Few boats do.

RB

I'd agree, but its still useful to observe the amount of set on the compass. If you don't
practice in daylight, how do you know how to do it in the haze?



"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Oh, come on Neal,

You're pushing it. In clear daylight on similar waters, if you're being
set you tack. The compass doesn't prevent being set. Line of sight is a
better technic than compass offset.

OT

I'd agree, but its still useful to observe the amount of set on the compass.

Every time? How many times can I sail an area before I can safely keep the
compass covered???

RB

Yes, really.

Okay, Jeff..if you say so!!

BWAHAHAHAHA!

RB

Sometimes I find myself agreeing with you. Practice makes
perfect. Why ignore practice and end up having sloppy
habits? Make all aspects of sailing second nature, do it
right and do it often. There is no better prescription.

I'm surprised poor Ole Thom hasn't learned this golden
rule after all his years of sailing. It just goes to show that
even sloppy sailors can have some success at it.


"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message news
I'd agree, but its still useful to observe the amount of set on the compass. If you don't
practice in daylight, how do you know how to do it in the haze?



"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Oh, come on Neal,

You're pushing it. In clear daylight on similar waters, if you're being
set you tack. The compass doesn't prevent being set. Line of sight is a
better technic than compass offset.

OT

That Bridge Jon, is the bridge that put the "Golden Gate" in second
place for the length of a suspension span

OT