June 17, 2008 08:32
While they're raster, not S57, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Jim Innes Sailing Server, which has the largest collection of 'free' charts beyone US waters that I'm aware of. You have to email Jim to get access, but I just looked and there is a folder with what appears to be a large collection of European charts, as well as much of the rest of the world. I think many are older Softcharts, but are quite functional. You can search this site for Jim's name to find both the site and how to access. You need to install Wired Client and get a login/password to access.
The site that Fred lists is great as long as you're interested only in US waters, but getting beyond that there's very little free charting available, other than Jim's.
Scot
The site that Fred lists is great as long as you're interested only in US waters, but getting beyond that there's very little free charting available, other than Jim's.
Scot