Before, and during boating... We all can navigate under good conditions as human nature has given us a sense of direction, and being able to use landmarks to learn our way around in good visibility [ slowly ]...
GPS, has progressed exponentially over the years, however I wouldn't rely on it Not knowing the area that I was in, if the visibility goes to zero... I would not want to have my prop marks all over folks front lawns and having to suggest that I was using my GPS at the time, What would you want me to DO!?
Sides, GPS requires more multi tasking while under way! Kind'a like texting while driving, A big NO NO.
Take it slow, Learn the Lake and then if it tickles you're fancy, by all means get GPS, A great toole!
Last but not least, Welcome! and I'm older than Lakegeezer, so's ya know that I am still here, and got around this Lake pretty good since years!
Terry
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