Ever wonder how we tell where the boat is? Here's a picture of the
thing that helps us know. It's called a 'chartplotter'. A chart is a
map of the ocean. It shows where the land is and has numbers to tell
you how deep the water is so I don't go where the water is too shallow
for the boat. This thing is a computer that uses a picture of a chart
and a GPS signal to tell me where I am. If you look close in the
picture you can see a little black boat on the screen. That's me. The
yellow thing is a picture of an island I was going by. It's like
magic. This computer has a lot of other information, too.
Well, kids, make sure you listen to the teacher today. Sit up
straight, be quiet and wait for recess. That's when the fun begins!
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