Navigating To A Point On The Chart; Understanding Chart Data - Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

Using Charts

Understanding Chart Data

BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which
follow the standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include,
but are not limited to, the following:*
Dangerous Rock
Pilot Boarding Area
Anchorage Berth
Anchoring Prohibited
Exposed Wreck
Fishing Harbor
Fishing Prohibited
Information
Current Station
*Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin chartplotter.
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in
white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids
and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

1. From the Home screen, touch Charts.
2. Touch Navigation Chart,
3. Touch the point on the chart where you want to go.
4. Touch Navigate To.
5. Select an option:
• Touch Go To.
• Touch Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic
Guidance (page 28).
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see
8
Exposed Rock
Airport/Seaplane Base
Precautionary Area
Radio Report Point
Recommended Anchorage
Rescue Station
Tide Station
Yacht Harbor
Marine Services
Fishing Chart, or Radar
page 27.
Beacon
Buoy
Overlay.
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