FLEET CAPTAIN

Fleet Captain

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FREE NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS

Free Navigational Charts

NOAA has made all of their charts available for downloading through the internet at no cost to you.

Charts are available in two formats.

NOAA’s Raster Navigational Charts (NOAA RNCs) are produced by scanning the original material used to produce their paper charts. NOAA adds information describing the chart and it’s “geo-reference” to the file. Geo-referencing enables a navigation system that is connected to a GPS to locate and display the vessel’s exact position on the screen

NOAA ENCs are produced in the International Hydropgraphic Office s57 format and receive incremental updates which supply Notice to Mariners corrections and other critical changes.

RNCs can be used in just about any computer based navigational program since they are in Maptech Version 3 Format (BSB). ENCs require specific vector chart capabilities that only the latest versions of charting software have.

The easiest way is to go straight to www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov and follow the directions to Office of Coast Survey then View NOAA Charts.

To obtain downloads of NOAA ENC charts you need to go to www.nauticalcharts.noaa .gov/mcd/enc/index.htm.

The time required to obtain your download varies:
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     The freeboatingchart site sends you an e-mail within 24 hours with the download imbedded (you’ll need
      your ID number from your order).
      The NOAA web site provides a zip file that you can down load immediately

If you’re having trouble downloading ,all of the sites mentioned have good Help Sections.

Editor's note: I downloaded Maptec's program first then the Charts from freeboatingcharts and it worked very well.

Ocean Reef Club Key Largo, FL

This offer is for members in good standing at FCYC Clubs. Membership card must be presented to the dockmaster.

This proposal is for the summer months only, May through September, and a group minimum of four boats.

We would provide a rate of $195 per night, flat fee for boats up to 65' and include the following:

1. Dock space in our luxurious marina including:

a. Power

b. Pump out at the slip

c. Water

2. A complimentary Golf Car

a. This club is over 2500 acres and the preferred method of transportation is the Golf Car. Normal rate on these cars is $50 per day and will be included with each slip rental. Each car holds four people.