Vintage Paper Charts

[angus99]

I inherited some beautiful chart books and cruising guides from a friend whose cruising days are over. They date from 2012–14. I don’t normally use paper; there seems little that I can’t find on line or with charting programs that isn’t more up-to-date. I’m wondering if there’s much value in keeping them. It seems that they can’t be relied on for navigation—other than big picture—or for current shore-side attractions. Am I wrong about this?

 

[phillippeterson]

They make wonderful gift wrapping paper. I use them - and use aeronautical charts, too. Everybody loves them.

 

[angus99]

Cute idea. Thanks.

I might have done myself a favor by posting this in the General Discussion forum, instead of General Maintenance <slaps head>.

If a mod sees this and can move it, that would be much-appreciated.

 

[Comodave]

I moved it. Other than present wrap I would recycle them.

 

[angus99]

I moved it. Other than present wrap I would recycle them.

Thanks!

 

[Comodave]

No problem.

 

[SteveK]

There is no resale value.
What are power/sail squadrons using for teaching navigations. Back in the day we used paper charts. Perhaps ask, maybe somewhere that does not have electronics can use them to teach basics.

 

[Comodave]

When we taught Advanced Coastal Navigation we used a specific training chart, 1210TR. It didn’t get updated so the navigation problems wouldn’t change from class to class.