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Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Explore Western Africa's Diverse Coastline with Precision
Navigate the vibrant waters along Western Africa's expansive shoreline, stretching from El Aaraish in Morocco down to Cape Cross in Namibia. This chart captures intricate details of key ports like Casablanca, Dakar, and Lagos, alongside major hubs such as Abidjan, Douala, and Luanda. Venture further to discover the remote allure of St. Helena Island, Ascension Island, and the Azores, or immerse yourself in the detailed mappings of the Madeira, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands. Whether you're charting a course for trade routes, leisure cruising, or offshore adventures, these charts blend official hydrographic data with private surveys for unmatched reliability.
Boaters often praise how this coverage reveals hidden gems—think narrow channels around the Canary Islands or the bustling approaches to Lagos harbor—helping you avoid surprises and maximize your time on the water.
Premium Features Tailored for Serious Mariners
- Garmin Auto Guidance Technology: Input your vessel's specs, select a waypoint, and get a smart, suggested path that respects safe depths and obstacles—perfect for plotting efficient routes from Dakar to Luanda without the guesswork.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to spotlight your ideal fishing or cruising depths, making it easier to spot drop-offs or shallow hazards at a glance.
- Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Pinpoint bottom structure with exceptional clarity, ideal for anglers targeting reefs near Cape Verde or navigating swampy inlets along the Gulf of Guinea.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own threshold to highlight potential grounding risks, enhancing safety during low-tide passages off Morocco's coast.
Immersive 3D Perspectives for Superior Awareness
Step beyond flat maps with innovative 3D views that transform your chartplotter screen. MarinerEye offers a submerged viewpoint of the seafloor, revealing underwater topography as if you're diving alongside your hull—crucial for anchoring in unfamiliar bays around the Azores. FishEye combines above- and below-water details, giving a panoramic bubble view that's a game-changer for spotting wrecks or structures while trolling for pelagic species off Namibia.
These tools aren't just eye candy; seasoned captains use them to mentally rehearse approaches to marinas like those in the Canary Islands, building confidence before committing.
High-Resolution Satellite Imagery for Real-World Orientation
Overlay crystal-clear aerial photos on your charts to identify ports, bridges, and landmarks with pinpoint accuracy. Entering a busy harbor like Abidjan? Satellite views reveal dock configurations, breakwaters, and even buoy positions that traditional charts might gloss over. This fusion of satellite data and vector charts delivers situational awareness that feels like having a local pilot on board.
For fishing enthusiasts, these images help correlate surface features with subsurface hotspots, turning speculative drifts into targeted hauls along Angola's productive shelf.
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Western Africa Voyages
Pair this chart with your Garmin plotter for seamless integration—update tides and currents for real-time decisions during the Harmattan winds off Senegal. Anglers, focus on 1-foot contours around Ascension Island for big game structure. Cruisers, use Auto Guidance to skirt seasonal squalls while island-hopping the Madeiras. Always cross-reference with local knowledge, as coastal conditions evolve with weather and currents.
This chart empowers safer, more enjoyable outings, whether you're a delivery skipper running cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire or a hobbyist chasing sunsets in the Cape Verdes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the Western Africa chart cover in detail?
It provides comprehensive coverage from El Aaraish, Morocco, to Cape Cross, Namibia, with high-detail charts for ports like Casablanca, Dakar, Lagos, Abidjan, Douala, and Luanda. It also includes the Madeira, Canary, Cape Verde Islands, St. Helena, Ascension, and the Azores.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Enter your boat's dimensions and a destination; it generates a suggested safe route, factoring in depths and obstacles. Use it for planning, but always maintain vigilant navigation.
What makes the 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye useful?
MarinerEye simulates a view from below the waterline for seafloor details, while FishEye offers a 3D bubble perspective above and below—great for anchoring, fishing, and harbor entries.
Can I customize depth shading?
Yes, select up to 10 depth ranges or set shallow water shading to your preference, helping you quickly identify target zones or hazards.
Is satellite imagery available for all areas?
High-resolution aerial photos cover many ports, marinas, bridges, and landmarks, especially useful for unfamiliar approaches like those in the Canary Islands or Lagos.
What contour detail does this chart offer?
Up to 1-foot contours for precise bottom structure, enhancing fishing charts, canal navigation, and port plans across the region.
BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
The west coast of Africa from El Aaraich, Mor. to Cape Cross, Nam., including Abidjan, C.I., Douala, Cam. and Luanda, Ang. Included in this overall general coverage are a number of detailed charts covering areas such as Casablanca, Mor., Dakar, Sen., and Lagos, Nig. Also includes general coverage of St. Helena Is., Ascension Is., and the Azores. Also includes detailed coverage of the Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde Islands.
Our Premium Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
- Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line
- High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awareness
Auto Guidance¹
Auto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 Vision HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
MarinerEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline.
FishEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
Aerial Photography
Crystal clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.Vaf003r covers: a general report on the West Coast of Africa in Al Arajic, Railway City. Head to the Cape of South Carolina, including c.I. Abidjan, Douala, and Cam. And Luanda, Ang. Included here...
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Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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0.25 lb |
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0.00 (h) x 5.00 (w) x 5.00 (l) |
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Yes |
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