agreed
also check the phase of the clouds. in my opinion the clouds play more with
night visiblity than the moon
clouds reflect light. a clear sky does not
but than again i sail in NY, so maybe this makes some difference

gf.


OzOne wrote in message ...
On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:21:30 GMT, "Dennis Vogel"
scribbled thusly:

I'm going to be in an all night race and expect to be sailing back in the
direction of other boats coming right at me.

I thought a night vision scope would be handy, but someone told me only
the
very expensive ones can see half a mile or more. Most can see only about
100
yards which is a short time when two boats are coming at each other on a
collision course.

Anyone have any experience with night vision scopes on the water?

Thanks, Dennis


Not really necessary with a good set of eyes.
With no cockpit lights or light from below you'll be amazed at how
much you can see.

Check the phase of the moon for your return trip.
It may be quite full and save you the anxiety and expense of a rarely
used piece of equipment.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.