Re: [Paddlewise] Dead Reckoning Accuracy

From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_optonline.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 13:54:04 -0400
Peter wrote:

> What I
> did find difficult in the boat was getting an accurate deck compass
reading
> while checking bearings. I wound up trying to average readings over about
a
> minute, but can't help thinking there might be a better way or perhaps one
> could change the compass fluid for something more viscous - maybe that
would
> work?

  For this reason, it's handy to carry a small hiker's compass in your PFD.
Bearings are easy to take without having to rotate the kayak.

Bob V
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