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This is probably the most valuable link on this page.

US Sailing is the National Governing Body (NGB), chosen by Congress, for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the United States. The organization is a huge resource, and this site with its deep information and hundreds of links, is really quite incredible. I have purposely linked their logo to take you to their site map, because the site is so deep. If you need convincing, Click here to see resources on where to sail in the USA page.

American Sailing Association, Boaters' Choice For Sailing Education, Certifications and 300+ Sailing Schools, the ASA is the predominant standards bearer and codifier in the arena of recreational sailing education in the Americas. Founded in 1983 by television producer Lenny Shabes who felt there was no recognized educational system in place to learn the sport of sailing

BoatU.S., the standard in boaters advocacy, has it all, really. Most every serious boater has looked to them for towing services, marine insurance, or information of some sort. BoatU.S. is also a serious political group, as well. Click here to check out their "Resource and Reference Center" for very informative articles. Their retail & catalog divisions have been bought out by West Marine, but still operate separately.

Teaching kids boating safety It only takes a few moments of inattention for a good time to turn tragic. But with a keen eye on boating safety, families can enjoy a boat or yacht excursion with children and make many happy memories. HMY Yachts encourages children to learn boating safety at a young age. Click here to check out their "Boating Safety Center" for informative ideas.

Boat Safety for All Ages Keep your passengers safe with these boat safety recommendations and guidelines from Worldwide Boat, which offers private crewed charters in the world's most stunning destinations. Search hundreds of luxury yachts available for yacht charters on Worldwide Boat.

Maritime Safety Guide This site provides a good introduction to Maritime Safety, the collection of measures to protect life and property at sea. Specifically, the guidelines come from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Presented by the Lanier Law Firm, this site is also a good resource for Recreational Boating Safety.

Boating with Kids We want to see more kids get involved with the sport of sailing. Dan Boater gives advice on Boating with Kids: How to Keep Them and Safe (and Happy!)

Kid's Guide to Sailing Boats Learning to sail is a fun experience that can teach children a variety of important skills they can use on boats and in the other parts of their lives. Thanks to Amelia for this great resource which includes material on Sailing Basics, a Basic Sailing Manual, Heavy Weather Sailing Basics, Sailing Made Simple, etc. Thanks Amelia.

Seattle Sailing club - Dedicated to helping others learn to sail, the large friendly staff offers lessons and classes with the belief that learning to sail provides a unique outdoor experience that can be shared with friends and family in a stress-free environment. A proud member of the American Sailing Association, they believe that sailing really puts you in the here and now with scenery where you can be at peace with nature, and with yourself, in a healthy and balancing environment to recharge your batteries and reduce stress.

Marinas.com is a real favorite of mine. It will show you aerial photographs of marinas, inlets, anchorages, bridges, landmarks, waterside restaurants, and more from all over the world. These photos are high-resolution and zoomable. Once you choose a photo, there are usually numerous views to select from in the far right frame. Some regions really have extensive photographs, that could actually help you plan a cruise.

"Sailnet, The Sailing Source" is an online sailing magazine. The "Articles" section is a fantastic resource for folks learning to sail. There are hundreds of articles, written in a down-to-earth, newbie-friendly style. Definitely check this out.

Maptech has a great site for previewing nautical charts online, as well as free downloads for boaters. Clicking the logo to the left will take you to their maps & charts page, but if you want to go right to the BVI chart, click here. Browse and plan, zoom in, zoom out, find waypoints, and more.

t2p.tv is the most complete source for on air coverage of sailing. From major regattas throughout the US and Caribbean to sailing destinations, to the sailors, the boats and the sport, t2p.tv covers it all with same day coverage for major events. It's FREE for small screen, and full screen, high resolution service by subscription. Truly FANTASTIC!

TheSailingChannel.com has an ambitious project to offer sailing videos of all kinds to cruising, racing, instruction, boat shows, and more. There's even a whole series on cruising the BVI!

Home of the U.S. Coast Guard

Glossary of Sailing Terms A Nautical Glossary of Boating Terms for all boaters

Cleaning and Maintaining your Boat a guide to cleaning, winterizing and maintaining your boat in a safe and responsible manner. Busy Bee also offers a reasonable boat cleaning service in the New York City area.

Boatlinks.com is a sort of coop marine online community that has amassed a huge listing of links and directories for the world of boating. This web site allows users to add classified ads, news, links, or upcoming events in your area.

Home of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS), an organization dedicated to boating safety and education.

Cruiser Log hosts Yacht Position Reports, Sailing home pages and narratives, Crewfinder, M/M Radio Nets, Cruiser Message Board, Cruising Forum, Cruising Classifieds, Boating Books & Links. Contains fascinating narratives by folks on amazing sailing adventures around the world. An interesting insight into the cruising world.

The Mother of All Maritime Links (from John's Nautical Page). This has hundreds of links to everything nautical that one could imagine.

SeaTalk has the most comprehensive list of nautical language I have ever seen. Very educational and fun to read.

Marine Way Points offers a vast glossary of marine terminology and nautical language Very educational and fun to read.

West Marine, the huge marine supply store, is great for ideas, as well as shopping. This graphic link actually takes you right to "The West Advisor," a good resource for everything from repairs to boating know-how and technique. If you have broadband, check out their videos with equipment reviews, knot-tying and more.

Schooner Creek Boat Works, Schooner Creek Boat Works is a full service boat repair and manufacturing yard in Portland, Oregon, established in 1977. Great place to have your anti-fouling bottom paint redone.

Pacific NW Offshore Yacht Race, The Pacific NW Offshore race is organized every year by the Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland and sponsored by Schooner Creek Boat Works. One hundred ninety-three miles on the Pacirfic Ocean, the race will challenge your sailing skills, navigation ability, tactical skills, and offshore endurance.

FreeTideTables -Tide tables, charts and scripts for US coasts from East to West and Gulf with times of high tide and low, sunrises, moonrises and moon phases.

Aldea Mar Beautiful beach condo rental on the Gulf of Mexico on Venice Island, Florida = just steps from the beach,

TheAnnemarie.com - TheAnnemarie.com homepage with all the info and links for our beloved Catalina 22 MKII

This is probably the most valuable link on this page.	*US Sailing* is the National Governing Body (NGB), chosen by Congress, for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the United States. The organization is a huge resource, and this site with its deep information and hundreds of links, is really quite incredible. I have purposely linked their logo to take you to their site map, because the site is so deep. If you need convincing, Click here to see resources on where to sail in the USA page.
	*American Sailing Association*, Boaters' Choice For Sailing Education, Certifications and 300+ Sailing Schools, the ASA is the predominant standards bearer and codifier in the arena of recreational sailing education in the Americas. Founded in 1983 by television producer Lenny Shabes who felt there was no recognized educational system in place to learn the sport of sailing
	*BoatU.S., the standard in boaters advocacy, has it all, really. Most every serious boater has looked to them for towing* services, marine insurance, or information of some sort. BoatU.S. is also a serious political group, as well. Click here to check out their "Resource and Reference Center" for very informative articles. Their retail & catalog divisions have been bought out by West Marine, but still operate separately.
	*Teaching kids boating safety* It only takes a few moments of inattention for a good time to turn tragic. But with a keen eye on boating safety, families can enjoy a boat or yacht excursion with children and make many happy memories. HMY Yachts encourages children to learn boating safety at a young age. Click here to check out their "Boating Safety Center" for informative ideas.
	*Boat Safety for All Ages* Keep your passengers safe with these boat safety recommendations and guidelines from Worldwide Boat, which offers private crewed charters in the world's most stunning destinations. Search hundreds of luxury yachts available for yacht charters on Worldwide Boat.
	*Maritime Safety Guide* This site provides a good introduction to Maritime Safety, the collection of measures to protect life and property at sea. Specifically, the guidelines come from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Presented by the Lanier Law Firm, this site is also a good resource for Recreational Boating Safety.
	*Boating with Kids* We want to see more kids get involved with the sport of sailing. Dan Boater gives advice on Boating with Kids: How to Keep Them and Safe (and Happy!)
	*Kid's Guide to Sailing Boats* Learning to sail is a fun experience that can teach children a variety of important skills they can use on boats and in the other parts of their lives. Thanks to Amelia for this great resource which includes material on Sailing Basics, a Basic Sailing Manual, Heavy Weather Sailing Basics, Sailing Made Simple, etc. Thanks Amelia.
	*Seattle Sailing club* - Dedicated to helping others learn to sail, the large friendly staff offers lessons and classes with the belief that learning to sail provides a unique outdoor experience that can be shared with friends and family in a stress-free environment. A proud member of the American Sailing Association, they believe that sailing really puts you in the here and now with scenery where you can be at peace with nature, and with yourself, in a healthy and balancing environment to recharge your batteries and reduce stress.
	*Marinas.com* is a real favorite of mine. It will show you aerial photographs of marinas, inlets, anchorages, bridges, landmarks, waterside restaurants, and more from all over the world. These photos are high-resolution and zoomable. Once you choose a photo, there are usually numerous views to select from in the far right frame. Some regions really have extensive photographs, that could actually help you plan a cruise.
	*"Sailnet, The Sailing Source*" is an online sailing magazine. The "Articles" section is a fantastic resource for folks learning to sail. There are hundreds of articles, written in a down-to-earth, newbie-friendly style. Definitely check this out.
	Maptech has a great site for previewing nautical charts online, as well as free downloads for boaters. Clicking the logo to the left will take you to their maps & charts page, but if you want to go right to the BVI chart, click here. Browse and plan, zoom in, zoom out, find waypoints, and more.
	*t2p.tv* is the most complete source for on air coverage of sailing. From major regattas throughout the US and Caribbean to sailing destinations, to the sailors, the boats and the sport, t2p.tv covers it all with same day coverage for major events. It's FREE for small screen, and full screen, high resolution service by subscription. Truly FANTASTIC!
	*TheSailingChannel.com* has an ambitious project to offer sailing videos of all kinds to cruising, racing, instruction, boat shows, and more. There's even a whole series on cruising the BVI!
	Home of the *U.S. Coast Guard*
	*Glossary of Sailing Terms* A Nautical Glossary of Boating Terms for all boaters
	*Cleaning and Maintaining your Boat* a guide to cleaning, winterizing and maintaining your boat in a safe and responsible manner. Busy Bee also offers a reasonable boat cleaning service in the New York City area.
	*Boatlinks.com* is a sort of coop marine online community that has amassed a huge listing of links and directories for the world of boating. This web site allows users to add classified ads, news, links, or upcoming events in your area.
	Home of the *United States Power Squadrons* (USPS), an organization dedicated to boating safety and education.
	*Cruiser Log* hosts Yacht Position Reports, Sailing home pages and narratives, Crewfinder, M/M Radio Nets, Cruiser Message Board, Cruising Forum, Cruising Classifieds, Boating Books & Links. Contains fascinating narratives by folks on amazing sailing adventures around the world. An interesting insight into the cruising world.
	*The Mother of All Maritime Links* (from John's Nautical Page). This has hundreds of links to everything nautical that one could imagine.
	*SeaTalk* has the most comprehensive list of *nautical language* I have ever seen. Very educational and fun to read.
	*Marine Way Points* offers a vast glossary of marine terminology and *nautical language* Very educational and fun to read.
	*West Marine,* the huge marine supply store, is great for ideas, as well as shopping. This graphic link actually takes you right to "The West Advisor," a good resource for everything from repairs to boating know-how and technique. If you have broadband, check out their videos with equipment reviews, knot-tying and more.
	*Schooner Creek Boat Works,* Schooner Creek Boat Works is a full service boat repair and manufacturing yard in Portland, Oregon, established in 1977. Great place to have your anti-fouling bottom paint redone.
	*Pacific NW Offshore Yacht Race,* The Pacific NW Offshore race is organized every year by the Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland and sponsored by Schooner Creek Boat Works. One hundred ninety-three miles on the Pacirfic Ocean, the race will challenge your sailing skills, navigation ability, tactical skills, and offshore endurance.
	*FreeTideTables* -Tide tables, charts and scripts for US coasts from East to West and Gulf with times of high tide and low, sunrises, moonrises and moon phases.
	*Aldea Mar* Beautiful beach condo rental on the Gulf of Mexico on Venice Island, Florida = just steps from the beach,
	*TheAnnemarie.com* - TheAnnemarie.com homepage with all the info and links for our beloved Catalina 22 MKII