Re: [Paddlewise] deck compasses

From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 12:55:57 -0600
>i know there was a recent discussion on thhis subject, but i missed it.  is
>anyone familiar with the richie kayaker? how does it attach to the boat (the
>catalog says "with  a simple hand tool," and "no holes in deck,"

I prefer the Richie "Sportabout."   You don't have to attach it to the
deck.  It has a string which conveniently can be tied to the bungie.  If
you then need a hand bearing compass, either while paddling, or while on
the beach, the sport-about serves this function as well.

And get this:  It also has a place to put tiny Calume sticks, so you also
have a lighted compass when and if you need it.

The Sportabout also has 30 & 60 degree marks for "tacking" and/or
intercepting a bearing, for those familiar with the technique of tracking a
bearing to a station, rather than "HOMING" to a station.

Robert



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