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"Michael Daly" wrote in message ...
On 25-Oct-2004, (James F. Aguiar) wrote: where does one expect to go where they would need a compass. Anywhere there's lots of islands for one. If you're paddling among a lot of islands, they all start to look the same after a while. A compass and chart will allow you to figure out which island is which. You don't need fog to get lost in a crossing either. If your destination is indistinct for any reason, a compass and chart will help you sort things out when you get across. A shoreline with lots of coves and bays looks like one solid line of trees from a distance. I only ignore the compass when paddling in very familiar waters. Mike Thanks for all the replies....I am new to kayaking but I have owned a couple of boats, one being a 23 foot sail boat. I learned that a compass is a valuable asset when out on the water. I am surprized to hear that so many people are taking on the open waters in kayaks. I live on the south coast of Ma. and it seems as though paddleing a kayay out to CuttyHunk Island and then out through the one of the passages between the Elizebeth Islands into Vineyard Sound is a typical day of kayaking. That is dangerous waters in a 23 foot sail boat never mind a kayak. I recently purchased a WildernessSystems CapeHorn 170. It has a large 4 1/4" circular place on the forward deck for a compass. I chose the Richie Voyager that fills that spot nicely, however it looks a bit like an over kill to see such a large compass on a kayak,but at 64 years of age I can see the dial easily without glasses.....Anyway, as of now I don't have any intentions of going out into Buzzards Bay. I think the GPS is perhaps one of the best devices available, especially one with a bluechart such as the Garmin. Anyway, with a little luck I may be able to survive next summer kayaking. Jim |
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