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BOATING LINKS & CHECKLISTS
GOVERNMENT SITES
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United States Coast Guard
Notice to Mariners and Chart Corrections
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U.S. Aids to Navigation System
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NOAA
NANOOS | Pacific Northwest regional ocean observing system
Canadian Border & Customs
Canadian Boating Regulations Their rules are a little different
Customs NEXUS | Pre-approved "trusted traveler" program with US and Canadian customs to expedite your crossings for 5-years
Washington State
Boat Washington Boating Laws | Life Jackets | Pumpout Locations | Paddle Boats
Reporting Boating Accidents and Requried Documents
Seattle
Boating and Water Safety | Boating info, launch ramps etc.
American Meteorological Society | Scientific and professional organization promoting and disseminating information about the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
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BOATING SUPPLIES
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Landfall Navigation | Safety and navigation equipment online store for serious boaters
Captains Nautical | Charts, marine books, navigation instruments, knowledgeable staff
Fisheries Supply | Boat Supplies Retailer in Wallingford
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SEAMAR | Seattle Marine and Fishing Supply Company
Boating Safety Equipment | These are the minimum requirements for a vessel and crew as stipulated by the U.S. Coast Guard
TUTORIALS & TRAINING
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PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES
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A Kid's Guide to Sailing Boats | Learning to sail has many benefits
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Boating Safety for All Ages | Keep your passengers safe
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Boaters Guide | State Laws and Regulations
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Boatdiesel | Diesel Engine Discussions
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Cruise Direct | The Dangers of Sailing on Open Waters
Passage Maker | A Power Cruising Magazine
NWCruisingNet | Cruising distances in the Pacific Northwest
48 North | Boating Webzine
Yachtsurvey | Buying, Owning, Maintaining a Boat or Yacht
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CHECKLISTS
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Note: These links are provided as a resource for your convenience, but are not endorsed by the Power Squadrons. For details see Disclaimer.