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Popular suppliers of all things nautical in publications and information in BC and Washington


  • Armchair Sailor
    A friendly, independently-owned store specializing in nautical books, charts, videos, weather & nautical instruments, and much more.

  • Beyond Navigation
    Your online source for digital charts and Canadian charts.
  • Captains Nautical Supplies
    The oldest US chart agent is right in Seattle. Mail and special orders welcome. World wide coverage of marine charts, both paper and electronic, compasses, sextants and everything you need to navigate
  • Canadian Hydrographic Service
    Nautical charts, sailing directions, tide and current tables.

  • Canadian National Defence
    Canada and the US use the joint range for operational readiness training exercises and for evaluating the reliability of torpedoes and related systems. The US also uses this range as their primary test facility for the development and production proofing of ASW weapons.

    For range status, call Winchelsea Control (888) 221-1011

  • Canadian Power Squadron
    Take a boating course and prepare for a safe boating future.
  • Crown Publications
    Not just the exclusive distributor of BC acts, regulations, and related legislative publications. Crown Publications has a wide variety of books, reference materials and electronic publications.
  • Li Read - Remax
    Successfully connecting buyers and sellers, since 1989, on Salt Spring & on the Southern Gulf Islands, including the water access only opportunities, I look forward to helping you to discover and to purchase your Island dream property.
  • Maptech
    Chart Navigator software and source of authorized U.S. government NOAA electronic charts.
  • Pacific Marine Publishing
    Publishers of fine marine handbooks & marine magazines.Look for Docks and Destinations or Anchorages Marine Parks at your favourite book store.

  • Pacific Yachting Magazine
    Stay updated and informed about local boating issues. PY and PY Northwest

    • These publishers and suppliers of publications recommend and sell Ports and Passes in their stores.
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