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Screenshot of NOAA rescheming status for approach scales.

NOAA’s Chart Rescheming Project: Modernizing the Foundation of Safe Navigation

This is a screenshot image showing the scale of a sample NOAA Custom Chart

Understanding Chart Scale and Usage Bands: Guidance for Creating Charts with the NOAA Custom Chart Tool (NCCT)

Understanding and Using Depth Zones on NOAA's Custom Chart Tool (NCCT)

Understanding and Using Depth Zones on NOAA's Custom Chart Tool (NCCT)

Understanding the Compass Rose: Purpose, Use, and Magnetic Variation

Understanding the Compass Rose: Purpose, Use, and Magnetic Variation

Crossing Between Islands in a Kayak: Understanding Cross Currents and Plotting a Course

Crossing Between Islands in a Kayak: Understanding Cross Currents and Plotting a Course

Using a Hand Bearing Compass for Coastal Navigation

Using a Hand Bearing Compass for Coastal Navigation

Using a Sextant for Coastal Navigation in Small Boats

Using a Sextant for Coastal Navigation in Small Boats

GPS Watches and Paper Charts: A Practical Guide for Small Boat Voyagers

GPS Watches and Paper Charts: A Practical Guide for Small Boat Voyagers

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