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9 Marine Chart Plotting Instruments You Need To Own

Navigational plotting tools and instruments are vital components for plotting and measuring directions on nautical charts. From calculators to compasses, protractors to pencils: these items may seem like "the basics" but they're actually seafaring staples

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How Do You Broadcast A Mayday Emergency Boat Distress Call?

‘Mayday’ is a procedure word used as an emergency distress call by mariners: ‘only to be used in the case of grave and imminent danger to a vessel or persons; such as a fire, sinking, man overboard or similar situation.' This over-the-radio voice procedure

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What's The Difference Between Nautical Twilight And Civil Twilight?

The golden glow of twilight is a familiar phenomenon to those that love to watch the sun slip away under the horizon. As daylight dims into the complete darkness of evening and night, many of us relish the chance to observe this tranquil transitioning period,

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What Are Admiralty Sailing Directions?

In the sailing world, there are many different publications that are useful to sailors of any skill level. However, only a few hold the authority of Sailing Directions. Whether you're sailing on the other side of the world or you're keeping your boating adventures

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