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
...
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

In the USA.

Cheers MC

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

OT

On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:08:23 -0700 (PDT), (Thom
Stewart) wrote this crap:

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

It doesn't look like the Mackinac Bridge.




Ave Imperator Bush!
Bush Was Right! Four More Beers!

Yeh, but it isn't as beautiful as the GG.

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

OT

Jon,

They are both beautiful Bridges. Truly. I'm glad I don't have to judge
them

They are both "Gateways" to great oceans, were sailors dreams come true.

Let's "DRINK TO THAT!"

Ole Thom

Sometimes I find myself agreeing with you. Practice makes
perfect. Why ignore practice and end up having sloppy
habits

There's a difference between practice and abuse. You should learn the
difference. When out for a pleasure sail, in well known waters, protect your
gear. If covering it means you'll forget how to use it, then you need help that
removing the cover will never give!

Bwahahaahaha!

RB