So what are the basic navigation light rules? For most small vessels, motoring requires red and green (port and starboard) lights, and a white light visible in all directions around the boat. This …

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Radio navigation uses radio waves to measure the direction to a radio source. For this to work, you need radio towers all over the place. GPS is winning the battle for sure. Radar navigation …

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Most of the apps available for the iPad are also available for the iPhone, so you have an excellent selection of tools to choose from if you want to use your iPhone for navigation. Like the iPad, …

It's very convenient in light current and leeway situations, and autopilot navigation where tight tolerance to the plot is critical, like near reefs, land and obstructions. While this sounds good, …

Figuring COG when you're doing dead reckoning plots is different - it gives you an estimate of your position and is useful for navigation without a GPS. Calculating COG - Fix to Fix If you're …

Avoid anchoring in marked navigation channels, shipping lanes, swimming areas, or areas designated for other activities. These areas may have specific regulations, and you could be …

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Outside of navigation charts, a few other useful types of charts are available to help sailors with route and passage planning. Navigation charts "Nautical Charts" most often refers to …