previously, I mentioned being on a boat picking our way through the lights at
night off the end of Cape Hatteras. I mentioned that at one point we were
within 30 seconds of turning back because we had not seen the next light. Then
I saw it and 10 seconds later the boat owner saw it as well and we continued.

now, some bathtub hotshots took it upon themselves to hiss that with a gps we
were being unduly diffident. I thought not then and think not now. below is
the view of an experienced sailor.

http://sailnet.com/collections/cruis...rets032&tfr=fp