Size:PocketChart Description
Size:
13" x 19"
Paper:
Water-tolerant
Folding:
Map-folded into 8 panels. Folded, the product measures approximately 4" x 6". The product can be sent rolled and placed in a shipping tube, which avoids folding creases.
Chart Side Content:
The chart side is a complete NOAA chart, reduced in scale to an average of 34% of full scale. The text is legible, but the soundings and other small text are very small, and many people will not be able to read them easily. The result is suitable for its intended use as a locator, but is not suitable for real navigation.
The chart has been overlaid with enlarged text for certain populated places important to recreational boaters, landmarks, water body names, and the characteristics of key aids-to-navigation. The overlay is to help boaters use the PocketChart as a locator.
The PocketChart is re-assembled by NOAA from up-to-date files each time an order is placed, assuring you of the latest, most up-to-date version of the chart.
Reverse Side Content:
The reverse side contains a standard-look panel that becomes a cover when the PocketChart is folded. This cover identifies the chart title and has a small sketch of what area the chart covers.
The rest of the reverse side is a mix of safety, education, and boating information. The information comes from the federal government, state governments, and various private sources that are allowing NOAA to include their copyrighted material.
Examples of information that may be included on the reverse side:
Selected information from the United States Coast Pilot
Table 2 tide correctors
Safety information from Coast Guard publications
State boater education regulations, boat licensing requirements, state rules and regulations
Public boat launch ramps
United States Power Squadron boater education information
Nautical chart design and usage information
Coast Guard navigation rules
National Estuarine Research Reserve information
Weather information or warnings
The information on each chart's reverse side has some information specific to that chart, and some information that applies to all areas. The information differs from chart to chart. It is NOAA's intent to change the mix on a particular chart, and to refresh the collection of information items used, on a periodic basis.