Navicarte E27 Nautical Chart – Avilés – Cudillero

The Navicarte E27 – Avilés – Cudillero nautical chart is a folded paper chart covering part of the Atlantic coastline of Asturias, in northern Spain. With a scale of 1:50,000, it is designed for planning and supporting coastal navigation between the Avilés and Cudillero areas.

This Navicarte chart is primarily intended for recreational sailors navigating along the northern Spanish coast, whether sailing or under power. It can also be used when planning a longer cruise along the Cantabrian coast, together with the Navicarte charts covering adjacent areas.

A nautical chart for coastal navigation in Asturias

The area covered by Navicarte E27 is located on the northern coast of Spain, in Asturias, between the Avilés and Cudillero areas. This section of the Cantabrian coastline requires careful chart reading when planning a coastal passage.

The 1:50,000 scale provides a useful balance between an overall view of the area and a level of detail suitable for coastal navigation. It allows the navigator to plan a route, measure distances and assess different options for progressing along the coastline.

For a cruise in Asturias, E27 can therefore be used to prepare a passage between the Avilés and Cudillero areas and to plan a longer coastal route when combined with charts covering neighbouring sections of the coast.

A paper chart for route planning

A paper nautical chart continues to play an important role in navigation planning, even when a boat is equipped with GPS or a chartplotter.

Laid out on a chart table, the Navicarte E27 provides an overview of the entire charted area without depending on the zoom level of an electronic display. The navigator can plot a route, measure distances, compare different courses and maintain an overall view of the coastline.

This approach is particularly useful when planning coastal navigation in Asturias. It allows the navigator to study the general configuration of the coast before focusing on a specific area with electronic navigation equipment.

The paper chart also provides an independent reference that can be consulted without relying on electrical power or electronic equipment.

Reading a 1:50,000 nautical chart

The Navicarte E27 is published at a scale of 1:50,000. This scale allows the navigator to work over a relatively extensive coastal area while retaining a level of detail useful for route planning.

The navigator should be able to interpret soundings, information relating to seabed characteristics, buoyage, lights, hazards, coastal landmarks and information relating to harbour areas.

Reading the chart also makes it possible to anticipate course changes and better understand the configuration of the coastline before continuing towards a coastal or harbour area.

In Asturias, this overall view makes it easier to compare different route options and incorporate the characteristics of the coastline into the navigation plan.

Use with GPS or a chartplotter

Navicarte E27 is a folded paper chart and is not designed to be installed directly in a GPS or chartplotter.

It can, however, be used alongside electronic navigation equipment. The GPS provides the boat's position, while the paper chart allows that position to be placed within an overall representation of the area.

This combination helps the navigator check the planned route and provides an independent chart reference if electronic equipment becomes unavailable.

The paper chart also makes it possible to maintain a wider view of the area when the chartplotter display is highly zoomed in on a limited section.

Technical specifications

• Publisher: Navicarte

• Chart number: E27

• Area: Avilés – Cudillero

• Country: Spain

• Maritime area: Atlantic Ocean

• Type: nautical navigation chart

• Use: recreational boating

• Navigation: coastal waters

• Support: paper

• Format: folded chart

• Unfolded size: A0, 118.9 × 84.1 cm

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Languages indicated: French and Spanish

What type of navigation is the Navicarte E27 suitable for?

Navicarte E27 is suitable for planning coastal navigation in the Avilés – Cudillero area.

It can accompany a sailing or motorboat cruise and serve as a chart for planning a route along the Asturian coast.

It is also suitable for sailors progressively cruising along the northern coast of Spain who want chart coverage corresponding to each stage of their journey.

For a longer passage, E27 can be combined with other Navicarte charts covering adjacent areas. The selection of charts should be based on the actual route, the area being navigated and the scale required.

A useful chart for learning coastal navigation

Navicarte E27 can also be used as a teaching aid for learning or improving nautical chart reading.

Working with a paper chart helps sailors understand position, course, distance, bearing and the identification of coastal features. It also provides an opportunity to become familiar with soundings, buoyage, lights and the various cartographic symbols.

For beginners, this complements learning to use GPS and electronic navigation systems. It helps develop an overall understanding of the area being navigated and of the relationship between the vessel's position, its course and the surrounding maritime environment.

A chart to be used with other nautical documents

Navicarte E27 provides chart coverage of the Avilés – Cudillero area. It is one element of navigation planning and does not replace the other nautical documents that may be required for a particular voyage.

Depending on the planned route, the navigator may need additional information relating to tides, harbours, lights, weather, applicable regulations and nautical information intended for mariners.

The paper chart should therefore be integrated into a complete navigation plan combining cartography, nautical information and appropriate positioning equipment.

FAQ – Navicarte E27 Avilés – Cudillero

What area does Navicarte E27 cover?
Navicarte E27 covers the Avilés – Cudillero area on the Atlantic coast of Asturias, Spain.

What is the scale of Navicarte E27?
The chart is published at a scale of 1:50,000, suitable for planning and supporting coastal navigation.

Is Navicarte E27 a paper nautical chart?
Yes. It is a folded paper nautical chart that unfolds to A0 size.

What are the dimensions of Navicarte E27?
The unfolded chart measures 118.9 × 84.1 cm.

What languages are used on Navicarte E27?
The product information indicates French and Spanish.

Is Navicarte E27 suitable for recreational boating?
Yes. It is classified as a nautical chart for recreational boating and coastal navigation.

Can Navicarte E27 be used with GPS?
Yes. The paper chart can be used alongside GPS or a chartplotter.

Does Navicarte E27 cover the entire coast of Asturias?
No. It specifically covers the Avilés – Cudillero area. Additional charts may be required for a longer coastal route.

Is Navicarte E27 suitable for sailing cruises?
Yes. It is suitable for planning coastal sailing and can also be used for motorboat navigation.

Is Navicarte E27 sufficient on its own for navigation planning?
It provides chart coverage for the relevant area, but complete navigation planning may require additional nautical documents covering tides, harbours, lights, weather and applicable regulations.