Navigation General · Publications & Corrections
The U.S. Coast Pilot is BEST described as:
- AA table of predicted tidal heights and times at reference stations
- BA narrative supplement to charts providing detailed information on ports, channels, regulations, and hazards✓ Correct
- CA catalog of radio navigational aids and their characteristics
- DA publication containing plotting sheets for celestial navigation
Explanation
The Coast Pilot (published by NOAA, nine volumes for U.S. waters) provides narrative descriptions of channels, anchorages, bridge clearances, local regulations, tidal information, and other details that cannot be shown graphically on charts. Tide tables are a separate NOAA publication; radio aids are covered in Pub. 117.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. 9), Ch. 3
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