Routes from savvy navvy

After many years of working as a boat instructor on the south coast of the UK Lucy McCarter has seen quite the evolution in teaching styles and tactics.

Boat Enthusiast James Anderson Imports Navigation Markers Into Savvy Navvy to Enhance Navigation at Sea

Luke grew up in a small coastal town in Maine, where the Atlantic Ocean was a backdrop to his childhood. His father, a seasoned fishing enthusiast, often took young Luke out to sea, teaching him the nuances of the ocean and its sea creatures. Luke’s

Imagine crystal blue waters with so much depth you can drop anchor right off the shoreline, calm flat waters that are almost mirror-like in reflection and Instagram-perfect flamingo floating sceneries. You would be forgiven for thinking I’m talking

Reading the depth on a nautical chart depth can be challenging for a beginner boater. However, with a step-by-step guide, it can be easy to get to grips with.

Distances at sea are measured in nautical miles which are different to land miles. To measure distance on nautical charts, you will need a nautical ruler or dividers, which are specifically designed for use with charts. Calculating nautical miles on

This article will equip you with a useful step-by-step guide to aid you in creating a passage plan, but before we start let's get a better understanding of what the passage plan is, why it’s important and what you should consider.

Nautical charts contain a wealth of information, including charted depths, key landmarks and navigational aid symbols. Understanding these symbols is crucial for safe navigation.

Understanding latitude and longitude on a nautical chart is crucial for safe and accurate navigation. Latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint a vessel's location, plot a course, and avoid obstacles.

A nautical chart, is a specialised map used by mariners to navigate safely and accurately through waterways. These charts provide detailed information about the geography, depths, topography, and other navigational bodies of water.

We’re surrounded by water when boating, but how often do we consider how we can help keep the water coming onboard and the water being emitted overboard clean and free from pollution?

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