Without wishing to start up a debate this is the whole reason I believe all aircraft should carry some kind of GPS for back-up navigation. Those who haven't used them will never realise their usefulness.
The poor chap in G---RV would never had needed to make the call had he been able to switch on a GPS and get an "instant fix".
This is even more the case when flying over water (even a small stretch) on a day when visual references are few and far between due to haze etc. If a VOR/ADF is not available then surely you need SOMETHING to tell you your exact position?
We all know the wind/weather can vary a lot in that neck of the woods especially on the longer 60 mile water stretches. With the winds up as they were yesterday he probably got blown east of track and couldn't see what he was expecting to see. It could happen to anyone and that is why I invested in Mr Garmin's lifesaver!!
