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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA018R - Inside - Outside Passage - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Explore the Inside and Outside Passages with Precision
Navigating the intricate waterways around Vancouver Island demands charts that capture every twist and turn. This detailed mapping spans the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Johnstone Strait, the Strait of Georgia, Queen Charlotte Strait, Quatsino Sound, San Juan Islands, and extends up the Fraser River to Chilliwack, plus Harrison Lake, Pitt Lake, Jervis Inlet, Bute Inlet, Knight Inlet, and southern Hecate Strait. Key ports like Vancouver, Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo, Port Hardy in British Columbia, alongside Port Angeles, Oak Harbor, Anacortes, and Bellingham in Washington, come alive with exceptional clarity. Whether you're dodging rocky outcrops in narrow channels or plotting a course through busy ferry routes, these charts turn complex coastal navigation into a confident journey.
Advanced Charting Features for Safer, Smarter Boating
Seamless Garmin and Navionics Integration
Blending the best of Garmin's proprietary data with Navionics' renowned hydrographic expertise, these charts deliver unmatched coverage and detail. Updated regularly, they reflect the latest nautical information, helping you stay ahead of changing conditions in this dynamic region.
Auto Guidance for Effortless Route Planning
Pick your destination, set your preferred depth and clearance, and let the system suggest a brisque path around hazards. It's like having a virtual navigator on board, perfect for threading through the San Juans or hugging the Inside Passage shorelines—just remember, it's a planning tool to complement your skills, not replace them.
Depth Range and Shallow Water Shading
Visualize up to 10 customizable depth ranges at a glance, so you can zero in on your ideal fishing depths or safe cruising zones. Add user-defined shallow water shading to spotlight skinny areas, reducing the guesswork when approaching unfamiliar bays like those in Jervis Inlet.
Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours
With contours every foot, bottom structure pops in high relief—crucial for anglers targeting structure in Knight Inlet or spotting ledges near the Fraser River delta. This level of detail transforms your plotter screen into a tactical fishing map.
Immersive 3D Views and Imagery
Dive into FishEye View for an underwater panorama of contours and structure, syncing with your sonar for real-time insights. Switch to MarinerEye for a split above-and-below-water 3D perspective. Overlay high-res satellite imagery and aerial photos for bird's-eye realism, making harbor entries at Nanaimo or Victoria feel intuitive even on first approach.
Tailored for Pacific Northwest Adventurers
Fishermen love the pinpoint contours for bottom bouncing in Quatsino Sound, while cruisers appreciate the shaded relief and satellite layers for scenic runs through the Strait of Georgia. In tidal-heavy zones like the San Juan Islands, precise shading keeps you off the bars. Loaded on a microSD/SD card, it's plug-and-play with compatible Garmin chartplotters, ready to enhance any voyage from day sails to multi-week explorations.
- Boost confidence in fog-prone channels with layered visuals
- Spot prime fishing grounds amid rugged inlets
- Plan multi-leg trips from Victoria to Port Hardy seamlessly
- Enter marinas with aerial precision, avoiding last-minute pivots
Maximize Your Charts On the Water
Pair these with your plotter's sonar overlay for live bottom tracking during troll sessions. Customize shading for local tides—shallow set to 10 feet for Inside Passage rock gardens. Use satellite imagery to scout anchorages before committing, especially in remote spots like Bute Inlet. Always cross-check with visual navigation, as these tools shine brightest when used thoughtfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the VCA018R chart cover?
It includes Inside and Outside Passages around Vancouver Island: Strait of Juan de Fuca, Johnstone Strait, Strait of Georgia, Queen Charlotte Strait, Quatsino Sound, San Juan Islands, Fraser River to Chilliwack, Harrison Lake, Pitt Lake, Jervis Inlet, Bute Inlet, Knight Inlet, southern Hecate Strait, and ports like Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Hardy, Port Angeles, and Bellingham.
How does Auto Guidance work with these charts?
Select a waypoint, input your boat's draft and clearance, and it generates a suggested path avoiding obstacles at safe depths. Ideal for planning routes through narrow straits, but always verify with real-time conditions.
What makes the shading features useful here?
Depth Range Shading supports 10 levels for targeting zones, while Shallow Water Shading highlights user-set shallows—key for avoiding rocks in the San Juans or tidal flats near the Fraser.
Can I use 3D views with sonar?
Yes, FishEye View interfaces with sonar data for a customized underwater 3D look at bottom structure, great for fishing in inlets like Knight Inlet.
Is high-resolution satellite imagery overlaid on charts?
Absolutely—satellites and aerial photos layer directly over nautical charts, providing realistic context for harbors and shorelines, perfect for new-to-area arrivals.
What card format is this chart on?
It's provided on microSD/SD card, compatible with Garmin chartplotters for easy insertion and immediate use.
Does it include 1-foot contours?
Yes, offering precise bottom depiction for fishing charts, swamps, canals, and detailed port plans in covered areas.
Note: These charts are planning aids. Safe navigation requires vigilance, local knowledge, and official sources. For support, reach out to the manufacturer.
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA018R - Inside - Outside Passage - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Inside and Outside Passages around Vancouver Island, specifically: the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Johnstone Strait, the Strait of Georgia, the Queen Charlotte Strait, Quatsino Sound, the San Juan Islands, the Fraser River to Chilliwack, Harrison Lake, Pitt Lake, Jervis Inlet, Bute Inlet, Knight Inlet and the extreme southern portions of Hecate Island. Ports covered include Vancouver, Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo, and Port Hardy in British Columbia, CA with Port Angeles, Oak Harbor, Anacortes and Bellingham in WA, U.S.
Premier Coastal Charts
- Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
- Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
- Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
- To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Auto Guidance
Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth1.
Depth Range Shading
This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Shallow Water Shading
To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.
FishEye View
This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.
MarinerEye View
This 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."See your vessel's precise on-chart position in relation to navaids coastal features and restricted areas with premium features found in this detailed marine mapping data. Includes all of the features of our chart g2 product plus 3-D perspective above and below the waterline, auto guidance, high-resolution imagery and aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas and landmarks. Coverage: inside and outside passages around Vancouver Island. Specifically: the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Johnstone Strait, the Strait of Georgia, the Queen Charlotte Strait, Quatsino Sound, the San Juan Islands, the Fraser River to Chilliwack, Harrison Lake, Pitt Lake, Jervis Inlet, Bute Inlet, Knight Inlet and the extreme southern portions of Hecate Island. Ports covered include Vancouver, Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo and Port Hardy in British Columbia, CA with Port Angeles, Oak Harbor, Anacortes and Bellingham in U.S. Feature: shaded depth contours, coastlines, spot soundings, navaids, port plans, wrecks, obstructions, intertidal zones, restricted areas and IALA symbols. Seamless transitions between zoom levels and more continuity across chart boundaries. High resolution satellite imagery for a realistic view of the land and water."
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA018R - Inside - Outside Passage - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA018R - Inside - Outside Passage - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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