Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HXEU003R - Great Britain Northeast Coast - microSD™/SD™

Explore the Rugged Beauty of Great Britain's Northeast Coast with Precision

Navigate the dramatic shorelines from the remote Isle of Lewis in Scotland down to the bustling Bridlington Harbour in England with confidence. This chart set captures the essence of the region's diverse waters, including the windswept Shetland Islands—perfect for adventurers chasing puffins and dramatic cliffs—the historic Caledonian Canal for inland passageways, misty Loch Linnhe, mysterious Loch Ness, and expansive North Sea offshore areas. Whether you're plotting a fishing trip around Gairloch's rich grounds or cruising past Edinburgh's coastal views, these charts deliver the detail you need for safer, more enjoyable voyages.

Blending Garmin's proven reliability with Navionics' renowned hydrographic expertise, this coverage stands out by offering sharper visuals and smarter tools tailored to real-world boating challenges in these waters. Fishermen appreciate the pinpoint bottom structures for targeting species like mackerel in the Shetlands, while sailors value the offshore extensions for crossing to Norway or Denmark.

Smart Navigation Features That Work for You

Auto Guidance: Your Virtual Navigator

Imagine entering your boat's draft and bridge clearances, then watching as the system plots an optimal path around hazards, sandbars, and rocky outcrops common along Scotland's northeast fringe. This isn't just a line on a screen—it's a braintwisting suggested route overlaid directly on your chart, saving hours of manual plotting. Ideal for threading through the narrow channels of the Caledonian Canal or avoiding North Sea shipping lanes.

Depth Range Shading: See What's Below at a Glance

Customize up to 10 depth bands to highlight your sweet spot—say, 10-30 feet for trolling in Loch Ness or shallow drafting in the Hebrides. Colors pop on screen, making it effortless to spot drop-offs or safe anchorages without constant zooming.

Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours and Shallow Water Shading

With contours as fine as one foot, you'll uncover submerged ledges and wrecks invisible on coarser maps—crucial for bottom fishing near Bridlington or exploring tidal races around the Orkneys. Add user-set shallow shading, and shoals become no-go zones highlighted in red, reducing the guesswork in unfamiliar bays.

NOAA Raster Views via ActiveCaptain

Download paper-chart realism for surveyed zones, complete with lat/long labels on buoys, wrecks, and lights. It's like carrying a stack of Admiralty charts digitally, enhancing situational awareness during low-visibility Scottish summers.

Why Boaters in the UK Northeast Swear by These Charts

UK waters demand respect: unpredictable tides, shifting sands, and sudden squalls. This chart excels where generics falter, integrating high-res satellite-derived imagery with vector data for clutter-free views. Anglers targeting cod runs off Yorkshire or sailors island-hopping the Outer Hebrides report fewer groundings and more productive days. Pair it with your Garmin plotter for seamless updates, ensuring your data stays fresh amid constant coastal changes.

• Fishing Edge: Spot wrecks and reefs with contour precision for better hookups.
• Sailing Pro: Offshore coverage eases transits to Europe; canal details simplify lock navigation.
• Family Cruising: Shallow shading keeps kids safe in uncharted coves.
• Pro Tip: Layer with sonar overlays for live bottom tracking in dynamic areas like the Pentland Firth.

Seamless Integration Across Your Garmin Setup

Designed for plug-and-play on compatible Garmin chartplotters, this microSD/SD card loads instantly, supporting high-definition displays without lag. Update via ActiveCaptain for the latest surveys, keeping your Northeast Britain adventures current with evolving seabed intel from leading sources.