GPS Heading and Compass heading - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 06-05-2011, 06:01 PM

As Damian (Flydigital) said, with current, chop and wind you are not necissarily moving straight in the direction that your kayak is pointing even when you may be paddling hard. So, the reading on your compass is going to show you the direction you are pointing, while the GPS shows you the direction you are actually traveling.

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06-05-2011, 06:01 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	As Damian (Flydigital) said, with current, chop and wind you are not necissarily moving straight in the direction that your kayak is pointing even when you may be paddling hard. So, the reading on your compass is going to show you the direction you are pointing, while the GPS shows you the direction you are actually traveling.