Keith, given I learned maritime navigation before the advent of GPS, I'm well familiar with the use of compasses as well as the ease with which we come to rely on electronics......which will fail one way or another. I wouldn't think of venturing onto big water without a compass, no matter how well equipped the boat was. But on a boat, I can keep the other's within viewing distance. In the Sandhills, not so much.
In truth, besides Mike losing the GPS, he did very well this trip. Perhaps the threat of an e-collar is what did it but he appeared to make a point of staying within visual range and not going on walkabouts. LOL
Was a great trip....more later today. Just got in late last night and lots to do now.
