how fast at night

[milltech]

Re: Tell us, ...

.......... or a red traffic light on the Caledonan, very disconcerting when it goes green. However for stories Brendan I think a new thread, this one's past its sell by, (or should that be sail by).

<hr width=100% size=1>John
http://www.on-line-marine.com<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by milltech on 20/08/2004 09:56 (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[Observer]

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"I WILL NOT arrive anywhere in the dark unless I know it really well."

That should be added to the list ... its just simply a golden rule.

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I think what's missing here is recognition that different people have different night vision ability and different 'comfort' levels. I have a friend (co-owner) whose vision just doesn't work at dusk when I can still see quite clearly. Then there's comfort levels. There's plenty of drivers who don't like driving at night. Doesn't worry me too much nor does night-time navigation. I think it's much easier in an open boat (or from a flybridge) than through a windscreen. I do like to have somebody competent as crew to take the helm or watch the radar.

I can't agree with Brendan that you can see as well at night as during the day - that must be wrong. But, I don't see any problem for someone who does have good night vision in running at planing speed on a well known route.


p.s. Are you back from exile?

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