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Nautical Charts
Nautical charts are especially important to boaters plan-
ning 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. 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 Office
Distribution Division, AVN-530
6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 400
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Telephone: (301) 436-8301
Email: 9-AMC-chartsales@faa.gov
Website: http://naco.faa.gov/
Weather
Never leave the dock without first checking the local weather forecast. Weather information is available from television,
radio, local newspaper, online or from a weather channel on a VHF radio.
At certain times of the year, weather can change rapidly and boaters should always keep an eye out for weather condi-
tions. While boating, pay attention to the following:
• Weather changes generally come from the west.
• Watch for cloud build-up, especially rapid, vertically rising clouds.
• Sudden drop in temperature.
• Sudden change in wind direction and/or speed.
• On-board barometers should be checked every two-to-three hours. A rising barometer indicates fair weather and
a rise in wind velocity; a falling barometer indicates stormy or rainy weather.
What to do in severe weather:
• Reduce speed, keeping enough power to maintain headway.
• Put on PFDs.
• Turn on running lights.
• Head for the nearest shore that is safe to approach, if possible.
• Head bow of boat into waves at about a 45-degree angle.
• Keep bilges free of water.
• Seat passengers on bottom of the boat, near the centerline.
• If the engine fails, tie a sea anchor on a line from the boat to keep the boat headed into the waves. A bucket will
work as a sea anchor in an emergency.
• Anchor the boat, if necessary.
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Safety Knowledge • Page 1-9