Since the discussion on Kayaking Compasses a few mos. ago, I have been using a Ritchie Sportabout. The Sportabout not only doubles as a handbearing compass... and is easily carried to the campsite if necessary, but it features night lighting. A big plus in my book. The light source is a Mini-Type A-Calume stick. These are difficult to find, but can be ordered directly from Ritchie. In fact, direct from Ritchie is the ONLY source I have been able to find for these sticks. When I first bought my Kayak, I though I would like to have a deck mounted compass. The sportabout, especially with its interanal night lighting is a better solution for me. Here's the source for the calumet sticks: Ritchie Navigation E. S. Ritchie & Sons, Inc. 243 Oak St. Pembroke, MA 548 02359 781-826-7336 Voice 781-826-7336 Fax Part No. for a four pack of lightsticks for the Ritchie Sportabout is RS-0051-4. Cost is $9.00 plus shipping (approx. $2.00). It took awhile to find this item. Thought you might like to know. Robert *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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