Re: [Paddlewise] Gauging Mileage on Maps

From: Sid Taylor <tayls_at_snowcrest.net>
Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 22:09:24 -0700
On a chart you can use longitude (not latitude, except equator) to measure
nautical miles (nm). A minute is a nm. Just use some dividers to walk-off
distances. Hell, use a piece of paper with tick marks. How precise do you
need to be? I often use fingers or any handy object. Those roller type
devices are ok when you're sitting at a desk. Do your float plan and use it
for reference.

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