Hi, Even with a GPS you still need a chart and a compass, not only to back up the GPS. As far as position plotting on the chart goes, a very simple way was published in Sea Kayaker 's last issue (not the current one). A simple tool and a couple of waypoints stored in your GPS and marked on the chart are the only things you need to find your position on the map. I am not sure if that article is online, if not contact me and I will give you a detailed description of the procedure. Another word to the Garmin eTrex, more exactly the whole family. There is now a whole bunch of eTrex models, all with different capabilities. I still think that for seakayaking the old fashioned "yellow wonder" does the job. However, since electronic devices can fail, and according to Murphy they will just when you need them the most, old fashioned navigation skills are still desirable. Cheers Ulli *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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