(NAPSI)—Smart sailors know that any time can be the right time to get your boat in “ship-shape” condition. Equipment inspection, inventory and repair are all necessary preparations to ensure safe sailing. Another item that should be on every boater’s checklist is updating paper and electronic navigation charts.
The Alliance for Safe Navigation (ASN) suggests that updated paper charts-coupled with updated electronic charts-are the best approach to safe navigation.
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