josko Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 How do folks feel about paddling with topographic maps vs hydrographical charts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I typically use charts since I started out with MapTech charts, which have topo features on them, and have gotten used to them. We used both maps and charts in Scotland since their charts don't offer the topo info. I don't think I would rely on just topo maps since charts offer valuable information that is needed when kayaking, such as the intertidal zones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martinsen Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 IMHO topos can come in handy when paddling remote areas without a lot of beta about them. Good for most importantly picking out water sources, but also good for finding flatish areas to camp. Good auxiliary to charts. Or for that truly special area where charts aren't even offered it makes a great reference source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have used maps of the Delorme Gazetteer ilk, and have drawn in (rough estimate) aids to navigation such as nuns and cans, using an on-line nautical chart as reference. I will study the on-line nautical charts and notate on the Delorme chart any areas of concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Anderson Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 For ocean I like the nautical charts for the traffic channels, buoys, lighthouses, markers and local features you wouldn't see on any other map. Also keeps me out of the mudflats and dead ends at low tides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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