Bluewater Books & Charts

Bluewater Books & Charts is a well-known retailer specializing in nautical navigation products and services. Established in 1982, the company focuses on providing high-quality resources for maritime navigation, including navigational charts, cruising guides, maritime books, and electronic navigational tools. Bluewater Books & Charts is widely recognized in the boating community for its comprehensive selection of both paper and electronic charts from various international hydrographic offices.

The company's primary clientele includes recreational sailors, yacht owners, and professional mariners. Bluewater Books & Charts has built a reputation for excellent customer service and expertise in the field of marine navigation. They offer products from a range of notable suppliers such as NOAA, NGA, Imray, and many others, ensuring that their customers have access to reliable and up-to-date navigational information.

In addition to selling products, Bluewater Books & Charts provides services such as chart updating, which ensures that navigators have the most current information for safe and accurate marine navigation. They also often host educational seminars and workshops to educate mariners on navigation techniques and the use of various navigational tools.

While the company operates a physical storefront, it also maintains a robust online presence, allowing customers from around the world to purchase products and access a wealth of maritime navigation information.

In summary, Bluewater Books & Charts is a trusted resource for the maritime community, offering a wide range of products and services that cater to the needs of anyone involved in marine navigation.

+1-954-763-6533
www.bluewaterweb.com
+1-954-522-2278

Products

Electronic charts & software from Transas, C-Map, Nobeltec, Navionics, Maptech, Maxsea, UK Hydrographic Office and others.

Ft Lauderdale USA

1811 Cordova Road
Ft Lauderdale FL 33316
USA

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