Use the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 Navigator on Land Or Water

The Garmin Handheld GPS 72 navigator is a very flexible gps receiver for outdoor use. It is not only moisture proof but floats in water as well. It is marine friendly with all the marine data preloaded. It likewise has preloaded land data loaded so it truly is a dual use navigator.

Being WAAS enabled allows the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 accuracy within 3 meters anywhere you choose to venture. WAAS is a system developed for the FAA to enable gps accuracy for airplane navigation.

With the Garmin GPS 72 Navigator’s preloaded world wide maps you can view all of a cities navigation aids, such as cities, streets, points of interest, or local terrain. It’s maps also include an area’s marine navigation aids, which include buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids, including tide information, sunrise and sunset times, as well as a calendar.

The Garmin Handheld GPS 72 is a lightweight unit and measures 2.7 inches x 6.2 inches x 1.2 inches and weighs less than 8 ounces with 2 AA batteries installed. Battery life is approximately 16 hours. This is usually plenty for any day outings. The GPS 72 has a generous display size of 1.6 x 2.2 inches. The display pixel size is 120 x 160 pixels and utilizes a level four gray LCD light.

You can program the Garmin GPS 72 with up to 500 points of interest, and 50 routes. You have a track log of 2,048 waypoints, so you can input and pinpoint locations such as stores, your campsite, and even your vehicles parking spot. These points of interest can be saved on up to 10 separate tracks.

As with all Garmin Handheld GPS receivers, accessories are available for the GPS 72. You can choose holsters, straps, or clips to use with the GPS 72 receiver. Antennas, adapters and cables are available for using the GPS in your car if you so desire also.

Each Garmin Handheld GPS 72 comes with a quick start guide and the Marine Point Database of the Americas. Also included with each unit is a wrist strap so you can attach the GPS to your wrist like a watch. The quick start quide explains all the functions of the GPS 72 receiver.

If you want a gps receiver you can depend on while on the water as well as on land then look no further than the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 navigator. It will serve you well on either and provide the data you need when you need it. It is dependable and you can expect a long service life for a modest price. Hunters as well as fisherman will love it as well as other outdoor adventurers.

Caledesi Island Voted Best U.S. Beach in 2008

Islands and state parks together result in protected beauty graces the gulf coast off of Clearwater Florida. Caledesi Island beach has been voted the number one beach in the U.S. in 2008. The only man-made additions have been the ranger station, concession, marina, playground, picnic areas, gift store and shower/bathroom facilities.

You have three options to get to Caledesi Island, a ferry, your own boat, or you can walk from Clearwater to Caledesi, which is about one hour from Pier 60. The ferry runs from 10 am to sundown. Ferry passengers are allowed to stay up to four hours, though I would check into that more as it may have changed for longer stays. If you have a boat you can dock it at marina #108 and register with the ranger.

There is electrical and water hookups for boats. Pets are not allowed on the ferry, have to be on a leash, and can only be in designated areas. Plan it as a day trip as youll be leaving at the end of the day due to no camping. Or you can sleep in your boat I suppose.

This lovely gulf beach if 3 miles long with shallow calm water. Enjoy shelling, though no live shells including sand dollars can be taken. There is fishing, sunbathing, picnic areas, playground, kayak rentals at the beach or through the Cafe Caledesi. Ask about fishing licenses.

At the time of this writing, it is a fabulous 78 degrees farenheit at 11 am, at the end of March, so plan the swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, though they recommend sweater and good walking shoes also. There are restrooms and shower facilities available. A lifeguard is on duty though the signs indicate not. The lifeguard is on duty from Labor Day weekend to the beginning of September. You can rent wheelchairs from the ranger, and there are also beach chair and umbrella rentals. Have a fantastic day trip and enjoy all that a natural Florida beach provides.