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• Seek shelter on-shore whenever possible. Particularly avoid
riding out a storm that includes high wind and/or lightning,
which is especially dangerous. Avoid contact with metal
portions of the boat such as handrails, windshields, tower
and cleats.
Nautical Charts
Nautical charts are especially important to boaters planning
trips, particularly on open waters. These charts show the
nature and shape of the coast, depths of water, general
configuration and character of the bottom of the body of water.
Other markings on the nautical charts include prominent
landmarks, port facilities, aids to navigation, and marine
hazards. Changes brought about by people and nature require
that nautical charts be constantly maintained and updated to
aid safe navigation.
National Ocean Service (NOS) charts may be purchased either
directly by mail from the NOS Distribution Branch or through
an authorized agent. There are more than 1,700 nautical chart
agents who sell them.
FAA/National Aeronautical Charting Ofce
Distribution Division, AVN-530
1305 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 427-5000
Email: 9-AMC-aerochart@faa.gov
http://naco.faa.gov/
Float Plan
A “float plan” is a written record indicating the planned
destination and approximate length of time for the outing.
Sample forms are available at the Coast Guard’s website. One
should be completed and left with a relative or friend prior to
each trip. In case of an emergency or failure to return within
a reasonable period of time, pertinent information will be
available to assist local marine police or the Coast Guard in
determining whether a search should be performed. Be sure to
notify the float plan holder upon return.
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