Calls for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to approve electronic charts and display systems as an alternative to Admiralty paper charts before 2026
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Tech focus: The future of the chartplotter
A new generation of chartplotters offers sailors more processing power than ever before. Sam Fortescue examines what you get when you upgrade
Tested: B&G Vulcan 7 Network
We test the integrated navigation system - the pure sailing B&G Vulcan 7 and networked instruments to see if it represents value for money
Keeping a lookout using electronic navigation aids
Your boat's electronic navigation aids can help keep you safe, but it's easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. Striking a balance is key, explains Craig Hardy
How to choose the right digital charts for your sailing
There are big changes underway in the world of digital cartography, finds Sam Fortescue. We review the latest digital charts
How to modernise your boat on a budget
Updating your instruments, and the data you can see on them, needn't cost the earth. Sam Fortescue investigates how to upgrade your boat's tech without spending a fortune