| Are you aware that nautical charts usually have those | | | | bars, oyster beds which actually refers to possible |
| navigation colors which you can definitely make use of | | | | dangers for you to look out. These are hazards that |
| to give you more understanding of what dangers my | | | | may not be visible when there is high tide. To make |
| be ahead of you, or are probably beneath the surface | | | | sure that you don't experience any damages to the |
| of the water, and allow you to sail safely. Take note | | | | body of your ship. |
| of the five colors indicated below for they are | | | | Another navigation chart color that you have to keep |
| essential for you to consider before sailing. | | | | in mind is the color which represents deeper water - |
| Firstly, on the nautical chart you will notice areas which | | | | white. You will be able to notice white backgrounds |
| are in dull yellow color. These land areas are more | | | | here which can surely lead to possible dangers if |
| often called as buff areas and which dominates | | | | unnoticed. This is to make sure that you are sailing in |
| particular land surfaces on U.S. These areas are | | | | the safer part of the waters. |
| known to be covered by water during high tide where | | | | Lastly, the color blue on your nautical chart pertains to |
| sailors more often considers its visibility. | | | | shallow water. You may find this dangerous or not. |
| Then those gold smudges that you can notice within | | | | However, you may want to consider highlighting this on |
| the buff indication are where you will be able to find | | | | your chart for safety purposes. |
| bigger town and cities populated with quite a number | | | | Make use of these colors as symbols that will keep |
| of people. These are the areas where you will be able | | | | you safe from possible dangers while you are sailing in. |
| to get assistance once you encounter problems with | | | | Knowing these will assure you that you have the |
| your boat. Or, let's say that you would like to spend a | | | | essential skills when it comes to sailing. This time |
| night out with your sailing crew, you can mark these | | | | around, you can be confident enough to face any |
| areas where you can spend having a good time. | | | | challenges that you may encounter while you are on |
| Now, you better look out for those green spots as well | | | | sail. |
| for these are either rocks, boulders, mud flats, sand | | | | |