If you live in Massachusetts, it may soon be the law that you have to have
one.

A compass and chart can save your life if you get fogged in, or are making a
crossing to someplace that you can't see. They're two of the most important
things you can have.

Personally, when paddling in fog, or someplace new, I have a chart, compass
and GPS with me. It's saved my sorry butt on more than one occasion when fog
rolled in unexpectedly.

Wayne


"James F. Aguiar" wrote in message
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I am very new to this kayak sport and I have noticed that many
kayakers add compasses to their kayak.....is this an over
kill....where does one expect to go where they would need a
compass.....Don't get me wrong, I love the whole thing because I just
bought a CapeHorn 170 and mounted a Richie compass on it and it looks
really nice.....I just hope I don't get razzled on it...Jim