In my prior boats, day trips rarely were logged, unless new equipment was being tested or
repairs/upgrades were made (aside from routine maintenance). Most cruises beyond my home waters of Narragansett Bay however, were always recorded in the ship''s log.
I will be more dilligent with daily entries with my new boat (have to make use of that monogramed, hardbound, log book gift). There are more systems to monitor, my crew and I will be on a new learning curve, expect to take more cruises of longer duration and distance, and the log will be a valuable record of recorded
repairs, upgrades and nautical miles traveled. Even though electronic
GPS plotters can back track, a paper record of periodic positions is prudent seamanship.
We all do what we have to do to ensure confidence in our navigational abilities and express whatever pride we may have as captain of our vessels.
Steve
TrueBlue
Nauticat 33