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Re: [Nml] Personal Log

Subject: Re: [Nml] Personal Log
psmith@XXX.XXX
Date: Fri Oct 30 1998 - 13:46:59 EST

On Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:03:18 -0500, Millard Kirk <mkirk@XXX.XXX> asked:
>
> I am looking for some help. I would like to create a Log/Journal for my
> sailing adventures. I usually sail as a crew member and like to keep my own
> notes etc.
> What would be needed in a Log/Journal to keep track of DR, Sun and Star
> Sights, or any other activities on a boat.

When day-sailing in familiar waters, I just keep a medium sized spiral-
bound notebook handy. I'll keep date/time entries starting in the front,
and general notes starting from the back.

Racing, or when sailing offshore or in unfamiliar waters I keep a small
notebook in my pocket to record data as it occurs. Down at the nav table
I keep a three-ring notebook with sections for various types of pages,
depending on the race or passage:

 -- deck log for recording course, distance, wind, weather, sail changes,
    LOPs, and fixes

 -- sight reduction forms

 -- last Local Notice to Mariners

 -- race circular, instructions, course description, mark lists

 -- boat's performance polar diagram and tables

 -- always, plenty of blank sheets to write down whatever 

--
Peter Smith -- psmith@XXX.XXX
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