M. Bevelhimer wrote:

> Here's a trick for keeping your boat going in a straight line when in
> limited visibility and without a compass.  Drag a lengthy rope off the
> stern and you'll be able to tell if you're going straight by the lay of
the
> rope.  Comes in handy on fog covered lakes, especially at night, when your
> objective is to find the shore (any shore).  Can't imagine any
circumstance
> when such a trick would be of use under water though, sorry.

That's not a bad idea for lakes, but of dubious value where there may be
current.  With most powerboats, the bubble trail created by the props is
probably as good, but what the heck.  Knowing more than one trick is better.

Lee