Below is a list of useful sites for boaters and marine professionals:
Education & Training
- Chapman School of Seamanship trains students in navigation, seamanship, boat handling in both power and sail, and the nautical information needed for licensing in pursuit of a career as captain or crew.
- US Powerboating - offers comprehensive on-the-water training and education courses for recreational boaters
- US Sailing - the national governing body for the sport of sailing, providing various training and educational course specifically for sailing.
- Discover Boating offer boating information and online courses, maintenance and equipment tips, as well as books and reviews to increase your "nautical know-how."
- NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) provides information regarding approved boater education and training courses.
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is an international non-profit authority that advocates consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education to reduce fire and other hazards.
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – provides information on taking a boating safety class, where to get a free vessel safety check, and additional boating safety information.
- U.S. Coast Guard - The Office of Boating Safety offers information geared to recreational boaters on laws,
- The U.S. Coast Guard provides information on programs and services, history, area and district information – and more.
Trip Planning & Marina Locators
- Float Planning from small boats to luxury yachts, the U.S. Coast Guard provides owners of the ability to prepare a float plan which is extremely helpful to rescue personnel in emergency situations.
- Marinas Directory provides an online directory of marinas throughout the United States and abroad with services for boaters and marina owners.
- MarinaLife offer boaters a complete suite of travel services, including centralized online reservations services, national and international discounts, as well as travel planning for groups and individuals.
- NOAA National Weather Service provides local and offshore marine forecasts and up-to-date storm information from the National Hurricane Center.
Statistics, Surveying & Valuation
- BUCValu provides statistically authenticated current market values for boats and motors with adjustment scales for area, condition and equipment.
- NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) is a non-profit organization that certifies marine surveyors and provides continuing education opportunities.
- SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) is an international society dedicated to the advancement of the profession of marine surveying.
- ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) is a not-for-profit member organization that develops and updates safety standards for boat building and repair.
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