Re: [Paddlewise] Cutting Up Charts

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 19:15:54 EST
In a message dated 11/20/2003 4:49:24 PM Central Standard Time, 
kdruger_at_pacifier.com writes:


> However, pretty sure they all are aware of this, but charts for me provide 
> a
> wealth of nautically-oriented info topos do not have:  navaids; areas of
> sudden shoaling;  and, springs current speeds and directions come to mind
> right away.  I really need those, especially the navaids.  On the Columbia
> River, not knowing where the shipping channel is could be a terminal
> experience.
> 

Try navigating at night in a familiar harbor with a topo. They are useful and 
I use them, but the charts are the first resource I go for when paddling an 
area.

Rob G
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