If you’re new to boats, the sea, and navigation marks, don’t worry. Everyone starts somewhere.
(And if you’re just here for local tide tables, they’re here too.)
If the sea interests you, stick with it, keep learning, and give it a try. Boating is a healthy, rewarding pastime full of adventure, skills, and friendships. It’s one of the few places where self-reliance still truly matters.
Browse the site, explore what interests you, and take things at your own pace.
For local sailors and day-boaters
If you cruise locally in fair weather and know your waters well, you may only need:
General site browsing for reference
For coastal cruisers and explorers
If you travel further, or plan to, you’ll find real value in:
Detailed online charts for approaches, anchorages and marinas
PDF downloads for offline use
Tablet and mobile access
Always up-to-date chart information
Members often use small-scale charts or plotters for passages, then our charts for close-in detail.
For serious navigation
If you sail at night, offshore, or in poor visibility, you may want:
Accurate GPS positioning
Route planning and tracking
Offline electronic charts on tablets or Windows systems
We provide low-power, portable chartplotting solutions using proper raster charts.
Membership
Visit our Join us page for the latest information on our subscription tiers.
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This article was first published on 26 February 2012