Re: [Paddlewise] Compasses

From: <gwelker_at_erols.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 22:12:05 -0500
>Peter Chopelas wrote,
>
><snippity>
>> When I learned about nautical navigation I was surprised to learn that
>> there is no need to ever concern yourself with declination because the
>> charts are all set up be able to use magnetic north exclusively 


I think that depends upon the age of your charts and the amount of change in
declination that occurs each year in the area you are paddling.


Greg Welker

Current Designs Pisces, with sail rig
CLC Cape Charles modified
West Wight Potter 19, #448  "Wight Magic"

"Good seamanship is using superior judgment to prevent the need to use
superior skills."

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