"Cappy Kicker" Cappy_kicked_all_over_ ASA wrote in message
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:28:53 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:


Actually, this was the only point I was interested in.

Fact is, if you know how to use a compass , it's not necessary to
practice the use every time you go out.

Nothing is necessary.

Actually you are incorrect! It is necessary to practice but not every
time.

Who's being pedantic now??

Ease up on the painkillers, Oz. They are making you even more cantankerous
than usual!





OK if that suits you, but what's wrong with sliding the cover down
when you're not using the compass?

That sounds fine, if you are sitting in a small cockpit where you can have
the tiller in one hand, and reachout with the other hand to flip the compass
cover up.

If you cannot reach the compass cover without releasing the helm, and
stepping over the travellor, after which you have a cover waiting for
someone to sit on it, then you might as well leave the cover off (unless
you are on a long distance cruise).


Regards


Donal
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