- Helpful Boating Links -
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Join The Auxiliary
Boating Safety
Resource Center
The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division
(CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property
damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and
abilities of recreational boaters.
Learn to tie knots
(animated)
From its birth in the Fall of 2005, this website has
become progressively more popular. In the month of June 2009, the site
attracted about 11,000 visitors a day. We have also added a page to answer
questions about our Name and Nickname.
Knot Gallery (animated)
A gallery of animated rope knots and bends. clifford
ashley is source of information for tying knots of many types.
Make a Float Plan
The Float Plan is the world's only Lifesaving
Device on Paper and Float Plan Central's "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™
represents the state-of-the-art in float plan design. Its logical
organization and exclusive one-page design make it extremely easy to prepare
and use.
USCG Navigation Center
We have combined the International and Inland
Navigation Rules on this site so comparison between the two sets of Rules is
easier. If you have any questions about the formatting, please read the
Explanation of Layout.
National Data Buoy
Center
The National Data Buoy Center's home page. The premier
source of meteorological and oceanographic measurements for the marine
environment.
NOAA's Office
of Coast Survey
NOAA's Office of Coast Survey ensures safe, efficient
and environmentally sound marine transportation that brings an uninterrupted
flow of people and goods into and out of our nation's ports.
Gulf Of
Mexico Marine Debris
Welcome to NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Marine Debris Project
website. The data presented on the following maps identify positions of
marine debris located by contractors to NOAA.
Marine Planner
The Trip Planning Section includes tools for planning
your trip. You can start by exploring the area that you plan to sail to by
going to the SmartChart.
Boating Safety, Boating
Courses, Boating Articles
Be a safer boater! Take the Online Boating Safety
Course - all of the information is free.
Navaids and Buoys
Recognizing navigational buoys and markers on
waterways.
Florida Boating Regulations
The following is a summary of Florida's boating laws,
found in Ch. 327 and Ch. 328, Florida Statutes. This information is included
in all certified boating safety courses taught in Florida.
Florida Boating Safety
If you need to find a summary of Florida's boating
laws, this is what you are looking for.
National Maritime Center
Providing Credentrials to Mariners
American Red Cross
Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Relief
Ready.gov - Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
The Ready Campaign of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies
including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first
responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain,
and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to,
recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Disaster
Preparedness
Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require
anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each
type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe. The
best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers an abundance of fishing
opportunities.
Pensacola Fishing Forum
For over 5 years now, the PFF has been the go to place for anglers to share
ideas, ask questions and develop great friendships. Membership to the forum
is free but be warned, it can become addicting!
Boating Basics Glossary of Terms
Saltwater Fishing - Marine Fisheries Management
Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association
NOAA Weather for Pensacola Area
AccuWeather for Pensacola Area
WEAR TV Weather for Pensacola Area
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