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Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

The sonar — and then the horns — went on the fritz just when thick fog rolled in, making them sitting ducks for collision or grinding aground

Boat Sound Signals: Time To Sound Off

When caught in a situation with restricted visibility, you'll need know how to let others know where you're located — and interpret where they are.

Navigation Mnemonics

Memorizing some of the basic nautical rules is made way easier through these fun rhymes.

5 Ways To Sharpen Your Sailing Skills At Home

From knot tying apps to sailing simulators, there's plenty to occupy the land-locked or winter-bound sailor.

NOAA To Eliminate Printed Tide And Current Tables

Be aware that a change in U.S. Coast Guard policy allows products to go fully digital in 2021.

The Demise Of Traditional Paper Charts

Soon you won't be able to buy the colorful NOAA paper charts. But technology means you can print your own up to date backup paper charts at a fraction of the price.

Sextant In Space

It may be hard to believe, but today’s astronauts use an 18th century marine navigational tool as back-up technology.

Compasses

An overview of different compasses; including card types, and notes about compass deviations and usage in the Southern Hemisphere.

Chart Reading 101

By convention a map showing coastlines, water depths, and other information of use to navigators is always called a chart.