NV Charts Atlantic Ocean Nautical Charts

The area covered by NV Charts Atlantic Ocean nautical charts encompasses a vast maritime region, stretching from the rugged Atlantic coast of France to the tropical shores of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, including the Atlantic islands of the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Specifically designed for leisure sailing, these charts are essential for ensuring safety and accuracy during coastal or offshore navigation. Choosing a chart suited to your type of sailing is both a regulatory and safety requirement for any skipper wishing to explore these areas, which feature a wide range of hydrographic characteristics.

What is an NV Charts Atlantic Ocean nautical chart used for?

The versatility of an NV Charts folio makes it both a voyage-planning tool and a real-time navigation aid.

• Route planning: Thanks to the different scales provided, sailors can plan their routes from offshore passages through to detailed harbour approaches.

• Coastal exploration: They make it possible to discover beautiful anchorages while ensuring safer coastal sailing through detailed navigational information.

• Hybrid navigation: NV Charts offers packages combining a paper booklet with a downloadable digital version for PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone, providing valuable redundancy.

• Routing software: Digital charts can be used with the NV Charts App, allowing synchronisation every 15 minutes between different devices, with up to 5 devices supported simultaneously.

What type of sailor are these charts recommended for?

Nautic Way Maritime Bookshop recommends these solutions for a wide range of sailing profiles.

• Beginner sailors and skippers: The excellent chart readability makes learning easier and supports quick decision-making at sea.

• Experienced sailors: Particularly suitable for offshore sailing, including the Pilot series charts, such as Pilot 5 and 6 for passages towards the Caribbean or Bermuda.

• Day and night navigation: The cartographic accuracy, based on official data, enables reliable identification of aids to navigation and hazards in a wide range of visibility conditions.

Reading and understanding NV Charts

The specific NV Charts format has been designed to provide excellent ergonomics on board.

• Folio format: With the exception of the Pilot charts, the charts are supplied as bound booklets containing several detailed charts at different scales.

• Visual references: The paper booklet uses colour-coded references to make it easy to move between charts, with tabs indicating the different scales.

• Essential information: Sailors will find precise information on depths and bathymetry, aids to navigation, isolated dangers and harbour plans.

• Specific scales: The catalogue includes scales suited to offshore and ocean navigation for long-distance passages.

Reliability, updates and safety

Safety at sea depends directly on the reliability of the nautical documents used.

• Official data: The accuracy of NV Charts is based on official hydrographic data.

• Regular updates: Charts are regularly updated to reflect changes to aids to navigation and seabed conditions.

• Download system: Each paper pack contains a Product ID (confidential code) allowing users to download the current digital version and the NV Charts Navigator Light software.

• Safety and redundancy: Carrying the paper charts in addition to digital charts on a tablet or PC is best practice for safety in the event of an electrical or electronic system failure.

Nautic Way's long-standing expertise serving sailors

Choosing Nautic Way Maritime Bookshop means relying on recognised specialist expertise:

• Authorised agent: Nautic Way is an authorised NV Charts agent and offers the publisher's complete catalogue.

• Specialist retailer: With more than 25,000 references, Nautic Way specialises in nautical charts and navigation books.

• Heritage and advice: Based in Challans (85300), our team provides specialist advice to help sailors choose the format best suited to their vessel and navigation, whether folio, Pilot or digital.

• Quality commitment: We select products that offer an excellent balance of quality and value for demanding sailors.

FAQ

Which NV Charts should I choose for sailing along the French Atlantic coast?
For this area, Nautic Way offers the FR series atlases, including FR 4 (Sept Îles to Douarnenez), FR 5 (Douarnenez to Lorient), FR 6 (Lorient to Noirmoutier) and FR 8 (La Rochelle to the Spanish border).

What is the difference between an NV Charts Pilot chart and an NV Charts folio?
Pilot charts are designed for offshore and ocean passage planning over very long distances, while folios combine several charts at different scales for detailed coastal navigation.

Is the digital package included with the paper chart?
Yes. At the same price, certain NV Charts are supplied together with digital versions that can be used with compatible software and applications.

How do I update my NV Charts?
Download instructions are included in your booklet. Use the Product ID shown on the back to access the latest digital corrections and updates.

Can these charts be used with routing software?
Absolutely. The included digital charts can be used with the software supplied in the package or through the NV Charts App.