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Before you goQuestion 254 of 566

When may you skip charts and publications?

  1. When the trip is under one hour.
  2. When your boat is under 100 tons and you know the waters very well.
  3. When your boat has a compass.
  4. When your boat is under 6 m long.
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Correct answer: When your boat is under 100 tons and you know the waters very well.

Both conditions apply: a boat under 100 tons, and very good knowledge of the waterways. Safe navigation must not suffer.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Carry and use official nautical charts and publications, page 33

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026