Boating Links

Info and links to some of the best boating web sites.

How to Prevent Boating Injury Tips - Boaters are at risk of injury and illness from a variety of causes. Always have a first-aid kit and manual on your boat and make sure you know first-aid procedures and how to treat injury or ailment you might encounter during boating.

Boating Tips - Boating is great outdoor fun and interesting leisure activity, but is also an exercise that requires proper training, navigational skills and experience to make it worthwhile.

Boating Tips & Info - Most new boaters go to sea without prior knowledge of the cruising lifestyle and its demands. This can result in conditions ranging from the merely inefficient to the truly tragic.

NOAA/SARSAT Search & Rescue - International search and rescue website with satellite aided tracking and excellent information.

Naval Institute - A membership association for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard professionals and anyone interested in the sea services. The U.S. Naval Institute provides an independent forum for those who seek to advance and strengthen the naval profession.

Rafting Tips & Info - Whitewater rafting is a fun outdoor activity and a great way to enjoy the outdoors if you follow basic safety rules to insure that your white water rafting experience is a good one.

A Guide to Preparing Marinas and Boats for Hurricanes - Experts predict that in the next 20 years there will be much more hurricane activity than has been seen in the past 20 years. Experts also fear that after a number of storm-free years, people in some of the vulnerable areas will be less wary of a storm's potential fury.

Hurricane Tracking Chart - REMEMBER, hurricanes are large powerful storms that can suddenly change direction. Check frequently on the storm's progress until all Watches and Warnings for your area from the National Weather Service are canceled.

Boat Safe - Wherever you’re in your element, be it on, under or near the water, their mission is to put you at the helm of nautical know-how, boating, fishing, water sports, hobbies and outdoor leisure. Their dedicated team of water enthusiasts, industry experts and hobby pros are constantly at it, bringing you the latest and best in gear, gadgets, and technical know-how for all things water.

Boat Escape - Database for Oregon Lakes & Rivers, Campgrounds & Resorts, Marinas or Boating-Related Businesses. Search by county, city or area & find that perfect place for your next boating or camping trip.

Boating and Cruising in Canada - E-zine offering: comprehensive ON LINE cruising guides to Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, Trent Severn Waterway, all marinas, Yacht Clubs, articles with factuial, regulations, navigation and safety.

BoatUS Foundation - The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. The Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters and supports partner organizations nationwide. A nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water also provides tools such as online safety courses, to keep boating safe and water clean.

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) - Boat US has been looking after the interests of recreational boaters since its founding by Richard Schwartz in 1966. They are the nation's largest organization of recreational boat owners, with over half a million dues-paying Members. BoatUS and GEICO Marine have teamed up to bring boaters a great boat insurance policy at a great price. Serviced by boating experts and backed by the nation's second largest auto insurance company, it is good idea to check their coverage options for boaters of all kinds with policies and add-on coverage options for a custom policy you can only find here.

Boating Safety - Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know.

SailNet - Provides commercial content, extensive links, and special services for sailors.

International Burgee Registry - Worlds largest display of yacht club burgees and links to their home pages from yacht clubs around the world.

Marine Waypoints - Your guide to boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, weather and more!

iboats - This site offers large selection of boats for sale by owners and boat dealers, marine mall, manufacturers, outboard motors, and more.

Sailing World/Cruising World - Sailboat cruising site with sailboat specifications, reader ratings, sailing schools, weather, sailing events, and lots of message boards related to sailing and cruising.

Boat Owners World - Site with selection of links to water related recreational activity.

UK Sail - The UK's largest Sailing, Boating and Marine related information portal website. The UK Sailing index has been maintained since November 1996 and they always strive to provide the latest News and most detailed information and resources in their field.

British Waterways - The purpose of this site was to reveal the hidden world of Britain's inland waterways network. On 2 July 2012, British Waterways ceased to exist in England and Wales and in its place Canal & River Trust was set up to care for 2,000 miles of historic waterways. In Scotland British Waterways continues to exist as a legal entity caring for the canals under the trading name Scottish Canals.

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