1. Copyright 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
The Weekend Navigator
Part II
Copyright 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

2. Chapter 27: Electronic Navigation Tools and Rules – A Summary
Equipment Priority Check List
Checklist

3. Equipment Priority List
Magnetic compass
Hand-bearing compass
GPS
VHF radio
Depth sounder

4. Equipment Priority List
Spare GPS
Chart plotter
Radar
Autopilot
Electronic compass
Wind instruments

5. Checklist Proper charts for your area
Annotate charts with waypoint names
Plot and label legs
Use waypoint names that have meaning
Check electronics prior to leaving port

6. Checklist Check weather reports prior to leaving port
Store waypoints in your spare GPS
Carry extra batteries and 12 volt power source
Carry tide tables, cruising guides, and local facility information

7. Checklist Carry instruction manuals and support materials
Bring aboard a support kit