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

RB,

I really guess it was OZ who brought up the twine but it reminded me of
a use I had for twine. When I teach the difference between pointing and
making good on a course nothing beats dragging twine to show leeway.

Just thought I'd mention it.

OT

I think it's a matter of doing the right thing vs. the need to
use it... a good habit to get into.

habit? Which habit? It's a tool, which we use when needed. A good habit is to
practicing nav skills. Leaving the cover off the compass 24/7 has nothing to do
with that. I doubt Suzanne will have trouble reading the compass after it's
been covered for the day.
Again: No reason to have instruments exposed when not in use. Sun kills.

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

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.

Gosh, I've sailed NY harbor probably 50 times or more on plenty of boats. Among
them, the 70 foot yawl, The Petrel and the Clearwater twice. Never had the
radio on. But then I know where to sail and how to stay out of the way. Once we
got tooted at by a huge Celebrity ship...but we did that on purpose!

Jeff, you're half a man! Bwahahahaha!

RB

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