Hi Phil/Sandy

Welcome to our community, I can assure you that you will learn loads here, I most certainly have, and will find everyone very helpful and supportive.
If you are at sea the kindle version of my book is probably a better idea, Pete is right though, I always felt that something was lost with the kindle version. If you haven’t already, get to know the ships navigator(s) and if you can spend some time watching them at work, some of the best map readers I have instructed have been used to working with marine charts.
The other tip I have is buy the best kit that you can afford, good tools make for a god job.
Cheers, Lyle