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Nautical Chart Symbols & Abbreviations: Nature Of Seabed
Nautical Charts

Nautical Chart Symbols & Abbreviations: Nature Of Seabed

Nautical charts are filled with so much information that it is inevitable some things would be abbreviated. One such abbreviation is for the terms describing…

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Variation & Deviation: How To Apply Them To Your Compass
Compass

Variation & Deviation: How To Apply Them To Your Compass

Despite being one of the oldest navigational aids, the magnetic compass still sits in pride of place next to the helm of almost every seagoing…

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Will GPS Work Under Water?
GPS

Will GPS Work Under Water?

When you consider navigation, the most common tool for everyone will be GPS. It is great if you are out walking, driving, flying, or boating….

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Can You Use GPS for Free
GPS

Can You Use GPS for Free

GPS is a free system created by the United States government that uses 24 specially designed satellites to calculate the exact position and altitude of…

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20 Types Of Tide: Explained By A Real Ship’s Officer
Tides

20 Types Of Tide: Explained By A Real Ship’s Officer

When it comes to boating, a thorough understanding of the tides will form a critical aspect of your passage planning. I have compiled this list…

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Rip Tide vs Rip Currents – All You Need To Know
Tides

Rip Tide vs Rip Currents – All You Need To Know

The terms “Rip Tide” and “Rip Current” are often used interchangeably, but they actually describe two completely different phenomena. “A rip tide is a strong…

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Do Lakes Have Tides?
Tides

Do Lakes Have Tides?

When planning any boating trip, one of the first considerations in every passage plan is to take account of the tide. If your passage includes…

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How Do Tide Clocks Work?
Tides

How Do Tide Clocks Work?

Just like any regular clock, tide clocks are designed to tell you a time. Regular clocks are calibrated to roughly match the earth’s rotation, giving…

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How Do Tides Affect Boats?
Tides

How Do Tides Affect Boats?

Of all the variables that affect boating, one of the greatest is the tide. There are obvious impacts such as the amount of water that…

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What Is The Difference Between Spring & Neap Tide?
Tides

What Is The Difference Between Spring & Neap Tide?

When it comes to tides, there are two extremes that we need to know about: Spring Tides, and Neap Tides. Spring Tides are when a…

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What Is The Difference Between High Tide & Low Tide?
Tides

What Is The Difference Between High Tide & Low Tide?

When comparing the difference between high tide and low tide, we get two very different answers depending on whether you want the literal numerical interpretation,…

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Why Does Low Tide Smell?
Tides

Why Does Low Tide Smell?

If you’ve ever been down to the beach on a warm summer’s day, you may have noticed a strange, rotten-egg smell. While it is there…

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