Come April 1, 2014 the NOAA will stop printing and selling up to date nautical charts.
For many of us that like to sail, these charts will be sadly missed,
but evidently cost priorities in Washington are set and these charts will be going away.

However, if anyone wants to get any of the charts before they are no longer available,
go to NOAA site (http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/paperchart.html) and you can order them.
They are 2 x 4 feet and I like them for artistic value. They are no more than $20 a piece. Some historical maps are also available.

I personally own about 40 such charts and have framed 3 for myself. I have also framed and given as presents 3 other charts.


Alan