Introduction to Charts & How to Check Your Compass

This is the first in a series on navigation. We Introduce nautical chart by downloading the free charting program "OpenCPN" and show how to get free charts. We then set up and use Google Earth Pro another free program. Using the two programs we explain what a range is and how to use it to check your compass. OpenCpn.org free charting program https://opencpn.org/ Google Earth Pro https://www.google.com/earth/versions/ Join the crew at https://www.patreon.com/captainlang