How To Read Your Charts: 7 Signs of Danger

As the old adage goes, if you say you’ve never run aground, either you haven’t been cruising enough or you’re not telling the truth. But there’s a big difference between running aground on the mud, say, and running into a coral reef. That’s where your charts come in. How well can you read them? Do you remember the different symbols for a wreck, an obstruction or an islet? If you do, great. If not, or if you just want a fast refresher, take a look here: http://www.skippertips.com/public/831.cfm