Nautical paper charts – a reminder of the basics

by Simon Jollands | Crewing skills, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

In this age of easy to use and highly accurate electronic navigation, conventional paper nautical charts are still regularly used by mariners. Even in cases where electronic charts have replaced them for primary use, paper charts are a reliable backup should the...

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