Fog, compasses and GPS etc

[R3dY@k]

Just recently my local SuperCheap Auto (Essendon Store) had SCA branded compasses in the ball type about 1in diameter for less than $5, it has a crappy suction cup as it's base but could easily be siliconed somewhere on the yak. I compared it to my Garmin 72H and it tested true so will be throwing it in for my next trip.

Had a quick look and cant seem to find them online anywhere.

Ben.

[Jay]

http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... hilit=+fog

Cheers Warren!

Had a brief read but will check out the whole post shortly.

[Jay]

Just recently my local SuperCheap Auto (Essendon Store) had SCA branded compasses in the ball type about 1in diameter for less than $5, it has a crappy suction cup as it's base but could easily be siliconed somewhere on the yak. I compared it to my Garmin 72H and it tested true so will be throwing it in for my next trip.

Had a quick look and cant seem to find them online anywhere.

Ben.

Might have to get a ball type and must whack it in the side pocket of the outback

[Jay]

I ended up getting one from Bee Cee Eff that mounted with adhesive tape. Fits pretty good in the trays on the Outback

[Widsa]

Same one I have in my boat it does the job!

[Jay]

Same one I have in my boat it does the job!

That's it Will! Not pretty but does the job and fits in the tray on the outback nice and snug. I'm happy

[sog]

I've been caught in fog.
Also got lost one night fishing off kirks pt ... couldn't find the ramp.
So I've been thinking about this and safety in general quite a bit lately.
I've decided to purchase a Garmin handheld GPS, a floating vhf radio, and some flares.
The GPS will not only point you the way back, its also good if you get in trouble, so you can tell someone your exact location, using the radio. They are not too expensive, and worth having I reckon.

[Hammertime]

I've been caught in fog.
Also got lost one night fishing off kirks pt ... couldn't find the ramp.
So I've been thinking about this and safety in general quite a bit lately.
I've decided to purchase a Garmin handheld GPS, a floating vhf radio, and some flares.
The GPS will not only point you the way back, its also good if you get in trouble, so you can tell someone your exact location, using the radio. They are not too expensive, and worth having I reckon.

A lot of the more expensive fish finders have GPS in them, not sure if that is an option?

[Jay]

I've been caught in fog.
Also got lost one night fishing off kirks pt ... couldn't find the ramp.
So I've been thinking about this and safety in general quite a bit lately.
I've decided to purchase a Garmin handheld GPS, a floating vhf radio, and some flares.
The GPS will not only point you the way back, its also good if you get in trouble, so you can tell someone your exact location, using the radio. They are not too expensive, and worth having I reckon.

Hey Andy,

Good on you for gearing up on the safety stuff. I too think it is important. Compass is a great investment. Only cost me 20 odd bucks and if batteries fail in GPS/fish finders then you know you still have the compass to at least get you headed in the right direction.

Another thing that has been discussed on the forum also that I have purchased as well as others have, is a PLB. It set me back around $350 but we'll worth it sits in my kayak pfd vest and at least I know if I am ever separated from the yak that there is some hope I may be found as the PLB is GPS enabled and will send the coordinates to the coast guard. Just a bit of peace of mind.

Cheers,

Jay

[gus fitzroy]

Dust off the compass if you're heading out and you don't routinely carry them. Fog patches predicted for tomorrow...better safe than....lost in the fog...