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From: Roy P (no email)
Date: Tue Feb 06 2007 - 02:12:12 EST
On Monday 05 February 2007 15:19, Joel wrote:
> Well minimalist sailing may be what some want, but not me. I am one of
> those that has most of the goodies. After 5 years in navy (2 as
> Navigation Officer) I can find my way as well as most with a sextant
> but ...WHY? GPS is not only more accurate but takes a huge workload off
> the crew, thus freeing up more time for the enjoy part.
>
> I have never understood why some eschew modern conveniences. Hell, if
> you don't like all these modern things then give up your fiberglass
> hull and go back to square rigged sails.
Joel
Actually... I'd love to own a nice steel, square rigged ship.
Maybe once I win the lottery
IMO It depends on what you mean by modern conveniences.
GPS.. I'll take it thank you very much... along with a sextant for backup.
AIS ? The jury is out....
But..
I rather go outside and see 'reality' as opposed to watching it on TV
A/C ? I'd rather relax on deck, under an awning if needed.
sat phone ? sorry I've gone sailing... leave a msg until i get back.
It's all just more crap to fix, consume power, and eat money that companies
would like you to spend.
The more complex a system the more potential problems and costs you can have,
NASA=An expensive pressurized pen that writes in space
USSR=A pencil that writes in space.
Same functionality.... which would you rather have ?
It never ceases to amaze me how many people who actually sail their boats, (as
opposed to using them as a damp, cramped version of a mobile home that rarely
leaves the dock), are willing to almost spend more time paying for, and
repairing a bunch of extraneous gear than spending time sailing.
Then again... lots of people do that on land... they spend half their time
acquiring stuff to stuff their homes and the other half fixing and eventually
replacing it.
Cheers !
Roy
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