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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Tue Nov 09 2004 - 15:57:25 EST
In a message dated 11/4/2004 6:12:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
really have to wonder -- how many mistakes does a
human with paper charts, using non-electronic methods
of determining his position, make compared to a gps?
Norm - I make no mistakes transferring my routes from the laptop screen to
the GPS. When I went from paper to the GPS I made a few. But now, none.
People talk about a gps falling overboard. Well so
can a hand bearing compass or sextant or chart or
tables. I do agree that electronics are going to fail
more often than the traditional tools, but...
Norm - I did have a chartbook blow overboard (in its plastic envelope).
Fortunately it was in the ICW so I leaped into the dinghy and retrieved. it.
If you keep the traditional tools for emergencies, and
use electronics for your primary method of location,
how often is that going to make a mistake as compared
to how often YOU will make a mistake using the
traditional tools?
Norm - I think they both have their place, but you have to occassionally use
them both to retain confidence in them both. Most folks, like me, tend to do
the easiest only.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Norfolk VA
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