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From: Norm of Bandersnatch (no email)
Date: Fri Jun 02 2006 - 17:43:30 EDT
So true.
I well remember coming down the Pacific coast on a ship from Seattle to
California in fog years ago. There was an experienced (Greek) second mate
on watch whom I much respected. When I looked at the radar all I saw was a
rash of green measles from the sea return. But he could see fishing
vessels. It was all about being able to notice that one particular little
green spot kept popping up in the same place with each sweep of the
scanner. I peeked into the radar hood whenever he wasn't using it and he
helped me see what he was seeing. It wasn't easy, especially in 15-25 Kt
winds that kicked up seas enough to camouflage other boats' echoes.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying St Augustine FL
>
> BTW, even if a radar is working perfectly the chance that it will always
see
> another small boat in rough conditions is nil. Nor will you be able to
see
> them in time if it is dark and very stormy.
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