These links are some of the memberships favorite places to visit on
the Internet. They are provided in the spirit of sharing information
and are not intended to be any kind of endorsement or representation
of accuracy of the data on the destination websites.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training Videos - CPR, AED & First Aid Video Library from the National Safety Council
Rescuing a Drowning Victim by Boat - A guide of what boaters should do to help Rescue a Drowning Victim
Immersion into Cold Water - Training Video on surviving the effects of cold-water immersion, cold shock, incapacitation & hypothermia.
First Aid for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - First Aid Reference for CO Victims. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas
ActiveCaptain - Users shares their experiences to make boating safer, less expensive and more enjoyable
AIS - AIS is an automatic tracking system that uses transponders on vessels to supplement marine radar for Vessel Identification and Collision Avoidance
America's Boating Channel - Safe boating and boater education digital media (many videos)
America's Boating Club Education - Courses and Seminars designed to build your boating skills for where you do your boating
Animated Knots - Learn by viewing animated knots that are primarily for boaters
Automated Radio Check - Do it yourself Automated Radio Check Service (Currently not operational in the Annapolis area)
Boat Live 365 - Collection of educational materials and resources for Recreational Boaters
Canadian Charts - Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)'s nautical charts and publications
Canadian Coast Guard - Canadian Navigation Services, Navigational Warnings, Search and Rescue
Documented Vessel Owner Info - Search by vessel name or official USCG documation number
EPIRB Basics - Basic EPIRB operating rules drawn from US Coast Guard, NOAA and manufacturer information
EPIRB Rental Program - Rent an EPIRB or PLB. Large inventory of rental emergency beacons shipped directly to you
Eyes on the Bay - Maryland tidal water quality data and information from Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Official U.S. government information about the Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
Inflatable Life Jackets – What you Need & Should know about Proper Care and Maintenance of Inflatable Lift Jackets (9-min Video)
Inflatable Life Jacket Rearming Kits – Identify the proper manufacture part number Inflator Rearming Kit from images and style numbers
Local Notice to Mariners - Updated weekly and available for download in PDF Format
Maritime Safety Office - Global maritime geospatial intelligence, Safety of Navigation, Nautical Calculators, Marine Pilot Charts
Marine Traffic - Track the movements of any ship in the world transmitting an AIS signal
Mario Vittone - Boating Safety Articles from an expert on Immersion Hypothermia, Drowning, Sea Survival, and Safety at Sea
Maryland DNR - Boating Safety home page for the State of Maryland
MD Requirements for Recreational Vessels - Guide for Maryland State Requirements for Recreational Vessels from Maryland Natural Resources Police
Mastering Marlinespike - Learn to tie knots, bends, hitches and more
Mike's Weather Page - Rainbow-Colored thumbnail images of every credible Weather Model and Map
MMSI FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers
MMSI (Domestic) - MMSI numbers for US registered or documented, recreational vessels under 65’ that are
NOT Visiting or Communicating with Foreign Ports
MMSI (International) - FCC issued MMSI numbers for International Cruising - Accessible to International Search & Rescue Agencies
NASBLA - Organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety
Nautical Charts and Publications - NOAA Office of Coast Survey - Download: Navigational Charts, United States Coast Pilot, U.S. Chart No. 1 (Chart Symbols)
Navigation Rules - Rules of the Road and other navigation rules
Navigation Star Chart - U.S. Observatory Navigation Star Chart for celestial navigation
NOAA National Data Buoy Center - Real time data from 1000’s of NOAA buoys
NOAA National Hurricane Center - Prediction of hurricanes and other tropical weather
NOAA Station TPLM2 - Thomas Point, MD - Real time tidal and meteorological observations at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse for the last 45 days
NOAA Storm Prediction Center - Provides timely and accurate weather storm forecasts and watches
NOAA Tide Predictions - View Tide predictions for up to 2 years in the past or future
OpenCPN - Free chartplotter navigation software and apps
Panbo - An independent source of news and opinion about Marine Electronics
PropTalk Online - Read the latest issue of PropTalk Magazine online, or browse through the archives
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit - If you communicate with Foreign Coast or Ship Stations, you must have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit in addition to your Ship Radio Station License
Right Life Jacket - U.S. Coast Guard life jacket requirements for Recreational Vessels
Sail Angle - The Ultimate Online Boating Community
Ship Radio Stations - Depending on the size, purpose, or destination of a vessel, its radio station may need to meet certain requirements
SpinSheet Online - Read the latest issue of SpinSheet Magazine online, or browse through the archives
Tidal Fish - Chesapeake Angler - Fishing techniques, catch reports, and fishing talk covering the Maryland Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Waters
Tidal Fish - Crabbers - Crabbing techniques, catch reports, and crabbing talk covering the entire Chesapeake Bay and Mid Atlantic Region
Time & Date - Current Time (World Clock), Sunrise & Sunset Calculator, Moon Rise, Set & Phase Calculator, Time & Date Calculator
USCG Float Plan - Official Float Plan of the U.S. Coast Guard - Complete this plan before you go boating and leave it with a reliable person
USCG National Vessel Documentation Center - Frequently Asked Questions about Vessel Documentation, a national form of registration
USCG Navigation Center - Search the database using a wide variety of parameters to get current Maritime Navigation Information
USCG Office of Boating Safety - The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division - Dedicated to improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Recreational Boaters.
USCG Sector Maryland-NCR - Provides maritime safety, security, accessibility, and environmental protection for the upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries
USCG 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics
- Contains statistics on Recreational Boating Accidents and state vessel registration
U.S. Navy Signal Flags - International alphabet flags, numeral pennants, numeral flags, and special flags and pennants for visual signaling
Ventusky - Weather Prediction and Meteorological Data Visualisation
VHF/DSC - Digital Selective Calling allows mariners to efficiently initiate or receive VHF Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine Communications
Virtual VSC - Prepare for a successful Vessel Safety Check
Wave Height Model - Colorful model showing global wave data
Windfinder - Wind, Wave and Weather Forecast for Thomas Point
Windy.com - Windy (also known as Windyty) is a tool for weather forecast visualization
Mother of All Maritime Links - Links to almost everything nautical
