The National oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a news
release
https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-begins-transition-exclusively-to-electronic-navigation-charts
stating
that it will begin to implement its sunset plan for paper nautical charts
this month, starting with the current paper chart 18665 of Lake Tahoe.
After August, NOAA’s electronic navigational chart will be the only NOAA
nautical chart of the area. (2/25/21)

https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-begins-transition-exclusively-to-electronic-navigation-charts

I remember about 15 years ago, I posted on this forum that paper charts
would soon be a thing of the past. I was roundly chastised for such
unorthodoxy, but it looks like that prophecy is coming to pass.

David Sorenson
boatless in Duluth, MN

While I love technology for navigational stuff, I still would not want to
cross an ocean without paper charts given that we all know it only takes one
electrical short or problem to wipe out your electronics - and then what?

Last year I had the good fortune to purchase a really large set of charts
that cover pretty much the entire west coast of North America from Mexico to
Alaska.  Will probably never use them, but they will be aboard.

Safe travels,
George

MV-Valhalla

"And the sea will grant each man new hope, as sleep brings dreams of home."

George@MV-Valhalla.Com

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I remember about 15 years ago, I posted on this forum that paper charts
would soon be a thing of the past. I was roundly chastised for such
unorthodoxy, but it looks like that prophecy is coming to pass.

David Sorenson
boatless in Duluth, MN

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When I navigated across the Pacific, I used plotting sheet rather than
charts in the open waters.  We used paper (e0charts did not exist back then)
at each end to navigate out of and into the harbors.

Rich Gano
Frolic (2005 Mainship 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area

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While I love technology for navigational stuff, I still would not want to
cross an ocean without paper charts given that we all know it only takes one
electrical short or problem to wipe out your electronics - and then what?

Last year I had the good fortune to purchase a really large set of charts
that cover pretty much the entire west coast of North America from Mexico to
Alaska.  Will probably never use them, but they will be aboard.

Well, I will never cross an ocean. The closest thing I have done is cross
Lake Superior. I understand what you mean about electrical problems. Once we
were in the middle of Superior and the coax cable to the GPS antenna chafed
against a protrusion to the degree it shorted out.  No GPS. I suppose the
solution to that is a back up system. Once one is near cell service, the old
iphone can function adequately. Most commercial guys have a back up GPS
system.

David Sorenson
Boatless in Duluth, MN