It is very important to be aware of the things you can face on a sea
journey, and this is where nautical charts come to the fore. These
charts provide a detailed graphical illustration of a sea and the
coastal regions that lie adjacent to it. They differ in scale and the
information they contain. This information is really handy for sailors
as it guides them through tough conditions, and allows them to save
their as well as other peoples' lives on board. The information that you
will mostly find in these charts includes characteristics of the
seabed, occurrence of tides and currents, heights of land and depths of
water, details of earth's magnetic field, navigational hazards, and
availability of artificial and natural aids of navigation. With all this
knowledge, you will be better equipped to take any situation head on
and find a way out of it unscathed.
NOAA nautical charts are the most authentic
and extensive sources of information of US coasts as well as the Great
Lakes. These are available in various formats, so you are free to choose
any one of these depending on your convenience and requirements.
If
you are planning a cruise, it is very important to have information
about the destination as well as the things you will come across on way.
Cruising guides for cruises to Bahamas, Hawaiian Island, Trinidad and
Tobago, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean amongst others, will provide
you every detail you would like to know.
