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Boats & Boating
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC): Boater Information 
 This compilation of consumer resources for boaters includes a FAQ on standards and technical topics, a pre-launch boat checklist, a publication about carbon monoxide, a boating and marine business directory, and boating safety links. Other technical reports are only available for purchase. From a "not-for-profit membership organization that ... [develops and updates] the safety standards for boat building and repair." http://www.abycinc.org/boater_info.cfm Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 23, 2006 America's Cup
Since 1851, this famous yacht race has excited sailing enthusiasts. This official Web site provides race schedules, background on the teams, history, protocol, rules, terms of challenge, and up-to-the-minute event coverage. http://www.americascup.com/en/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 9, 2004 Antarctica Cup International Yacht Race 2005
Information about "a non-stop race of 14,600 nautical miles for identical 25m Maxi Boats -- passing the three most notorious capes on the planet; Cape Horn, Cape Agulhas, Cape Leeuwin." Site contains course and events details, boat specifications, brief background information on Antarctica, and race updates. Searchable. http://www.antarcticacup.com/ Topics: Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 9, 2003 Best Boating Resources on the Web
This directory provides nicely annotated links to sites featuring virtually everything afloat, from jetskis to rowboats to yachts to windsurfing to cruise ships to the Coast Guard, and so on. There are graphics and clip art, historical sites, and even tides and weather information. The categories are logical and navigation is simple. http://www.bestboating.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated May 17, 2007 Boat Owner's Association of the U.S.
BOAT/U.S. provides information for the recreational boater and fisherman including an online boating safety course, a glossary of nautical terms , a dictionary of boat names, listings of boat shows, state by state guide to trailer towing laws , fishing reports, a nautical wedding registry, marine weather reports, information on buying boats, and tech tips on a variety of topics such as batteries, bilge pumps, and propellers. http://www.boatus.com/ Topics: Law, Law, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Feb 28, 2003 BoatSafe.com and BoatSafeKids
All types of useful information about boating safety, including articles, checklists and logs, boat maintenance, handling tips, and a page for children. Boating quizzes test basic boating knowledge. Links to regulations for several states are provided and addresses for the remaining state's boating laws. Also available is the online Boating Safety Certification Course; certificate of completion is fee-based. http://www.boatsafe.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Jun 3, 2006 BoatWashington.com
Resources for safe and fun boating in Washington state. Includes boating safety tips, locations of boat ramps, nautical charts, weather information, pump-out locations, and fishing reports. Also offers links to information on state and local boating regulations and Pacific Northwest and Canadian tide tables. http://www.boatwashington.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated May 19, 2009 Coast Guard Storm Center
Emergency information for boaters, including preparing boats and trailers before a hurricane, National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory terms and warning flags, the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale, how to ride out a storm if you're caught out on the water, and what to do after a storm. Includes links to other weather and boating safety sites. http://www.uscg.mil/news/stormcenter/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 International Marine Signal Flags
This site tells what each flag signals when it is used. There is also a page on the semaphore flag signaling system, which is an alphabet system based on waving a pair of hand-held flags in a specific pattern. http://www.anbg.gov.au/flags/signal-flags.html Topics: Government, Government, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Oct 13, 2005 NADA Guides
Online companion of print vehicle appraisal guides of same title. Provides price information for new and used cars, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, motor homes, trailers, and other motor vehicles. Browsable. Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code to access vehicle prices. http://www.nadaguides.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation, Winter Sports Last updated Jun 13, 2006 National Safe Boating Council
The mission of this organization is "to enhance the safety of the recreational boating experience through education and outreach." The site features background about the organization and its activities, such as National Safe Boating Week in May. Also includes stories about how life jackets have saved lives, a downloadable safe boating checklist, a library with images having to do with boating safety (flags, distress signals, rules of the road), and related material. http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 16, 2007 The Other Hawai'i: A Journey to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands With the Hokule'a
Information about a 2004 canoe journey through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands coral reef ecosystem, exploring the "relatively untouched 'kupuna' islands to raise awareness of Hawai'i's native habitats." The site features a map, photos, journal entries, stories, and related material. A special report from the Honolulu Advertiser. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/hokulea/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Nonfiction by Genre, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel, Water Last updated May 27, 2004 sailwx.info: Weather for Sailors
Information about weather, tides and currents, and ship traffic around the world. The site primarily uses data "reported via the World Meteorological Organization's Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program to provide a snapshot of current weather conditions at sea, worldwide." View maps with weather information (such as wind speed and water temperature), or search for ships by call sign, location, or name. From a company that sells mapping tools for mobile devices. http://www.sailwx.info Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Weather Last updated Jan 16, 2007 Signal Flag Systems
Describes historical nautical flag systems, and the current International Code of Signals. http://www.pem.org/sites/archives/guides/signals.htm Topics: Government, Government, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Sep 22, 2009 U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
Safety information, statistics, boating classes, news, federal requirements, information about boat manufacturers, and much more. Includes information about safety hazards such as "teak surfing" and boat-related carbon monoxide poisoning. Searchable. http://www.uscgboating.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Jul 18, 2003 The Volvo Ocean Race Round the World
Run every 4 years, the current race began 23 September 2001, from Southampton, UK and will end in Kiel, Germany someday in June 2002. Was the Whitbread Round the World Race. http://www.volvooceanrace.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 8, 2003 Washington Water Trails
Are you looking for interesting sea routes along Washington state's coastline? This page has information about water trails for nonmotorized boats, including the Cascadia Marine, Lakes-To-Locks Water, Willapa Bay, and Snohomish River Estuary Water trails. Information includes maps, waterway condition and fee updates, and links to related clubs, safety details, and weather sites. Searchable. http://www.wwta.org/trails/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Jun 10, 2004 Wooden Boat Foundation
Features information about boat races, classes, festivals, and other social events for wooden boat enthusiasts in the Puget Sound (Washington state) area. http://www.woodenboat.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation Last updated May 20, 2008 Yachtsurvey.com
This commercial site publishes expert advice about "buying, owning, [and] maintaining boats and yachts." Topics include insurance issues, marine engines, hull blisters, boat handling and safety, hurricane preparedness, and more. Also includes reviews of specific boats. From a marine surveyor and author. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation Last updated Jan 31, 2006 |
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