Local Notice to Mariners are something that should be in every Looper's toolbox. Checking these reports can give insight into the local issues you may encounter on each movement of your boat on the Great Loop. Robert Rice joins us once again this week to discuss where to find Local Notice to Mariners and how you can use them to be more prepared for the Great Loop.

RESOURCES MENTION IN THE EPISODE:

Subscribe to LNM by email

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Featured-Content/Mariners/Local-Notice-to-Mariners-LNMs/

Click on one of the areas in the list on the left side, then choose “Please subscribe to receive email updates here: ” to sign up for a weekly email.

Graphical Point & Click Map – generate your own list

Read the userguide: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/msi/MSI_UserGuide.pdf

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi

Canadian Coast Guard NAVWARNs

https://www.notmar.gc.ca/index-en

https://e-navigation.canada.ca/topics/notices/index-en