and climatic conditions. Diagrams and photos are included to help identify places through textual description during coastal navigation and to support the passage planning stage. This information, when used alongside official navigational charts, will provide context and can help to increase the situational awareness of the bridge team.

Sailing directions, also known as Pilots, provide the local knowledge and awareness which would typically be provided by a local marine pilot.

History

The oldest sailing directions,

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