We'll show you the basics of reading a nautical chart. We're demonstrating using a paper chart, but the same principles can be applied to reading digital charts on a chartplotter! | BoatUS

Heads up vs north up? Which orientation is right for you? That’s your choice. Learn more below. North-up orientation is a view on your chart plotter in which the north direction is in the “up” position, in other words at the top of the screen. Some people find this view helpful because they can relate the view to a compass and have a view of their navigation at large. In heads-up orientation, compass directions don’t matter as much. In other words, the screen display is similar to driving a car,