MANAGING THE WATERWAYS
Semi-Local Publishing

In 2006, NOAA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began distributing Raster Navigational Charts (RNCs™), vector Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), and vector Inland Electronic Navigation Charts (IENCs) for free. This program includes all of these charts downloaded and organized for you. You could go rooting around on the government websites and do the endless downloads yourself. Or for this low cost you can buy this two DVD set, which will give you the latest versions, compact and organized into 9 geographic cruising regions.

The set includes more than 3000 electronic charts which are compatible with all leading charting and navigation software, and include a growing list of free and trial software for PC and Mac so you can try out these programs if you are new to electronic charting, or considering changing programs. It also includes government publications such as coast pilots, light lists, and Chart No. 1, in a searchable format. The set includes:

All available NOAA Raster Navigational Charts (RNCsTM) organized in the following regions:

• New England (214 Charts)
• New York, New Jersey, New York Canals, and Great Lakes (697 Charts)
• Chesapeake & Delaware Bays (138 Charts)
• Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)(200 Charts)
• Florida Keys (78 Charts)
• Gulf of Mexico (220 Charts)
• Alaska (392 Charts)
• West Coast (292 Charts)
• Pacific & Caribbean Islands (U.S. Possessions)(147 Charts)

All available NOAA vector Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).

All available USACE vector Inland Electronic Navigation Charts (IENCs).

The set comes in a standard DVD case. SW 0.5 lbs.