Using Nautical Charts

From chartering a boat in another country to gunkholing in quiet backwaters, this seminar will help you choose the beast season, destinations, meal planning, provisioning, and more.

Learn the differences between navigating on roads and waters. How to understand nautical charts, aids to navigation, use chart plotters, and plan your trip electronically.

Avoid collisions with other boats. AIS will show you where other vessels are and how close they will come. How to integrate AIS with radar and other marine electronics.

Be ready for the big storm well before it hits! Learn how to protect your boat from high wind, torrential rain, floods, and rising tides. Know your insurance coverage.

It’s not really a jungle out there. Avoid confusion, chaos, and collisions. Understand the rules that govern how boats should behave on the water. Know your responsibilities.