Question 497Navigation General

The correct answer is A) Coast Pilot. The Coast Pilot is the publication that contains detailed information on the climate, distances, navigation regulations, outstanding landmarks, channels, and anchorages of specific waterways, including Long Island Sound. This publication is an essential reference for mariners navigating U.S. coastal waters and is required knowledge for obtaining a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License. The other options are incorrect because: B) Pilot Chart is a publication that depicts wind, weather, and current information, but does not contain the level of detail found in the Coast Pilot; C) Light List is a publication that lists all the lighthouses, beacons, and other aids to navigation, but does not provide the comprehensive geographic information; and D) Sailing Directions, while also a valuable navigation resource, focuses more on general ocean voyages rather than the specific details of a local waterway like Long Island Sound.