Other Web Sites
Links last updated 04/05/08
(Disclaimer – A-37IOA has no
financial interest in any products or sites listed. Some links may no longer be
valid, although we attempt to keep the links up-to-date)
An active set of maps and charts for regions of the US. This is a GOOD site.
http://mapfinder.nos.noaa.gov/
This web site is designed as a companion to SpinSheet, a monthly magazine published in Annapolis, MD. Founded in July, 1995, SpinSheet is the only magazine specifically devoted to Chesapeake Bay sailing.
National Data Buoy Center – online weather observations from the weather buoys.
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/Maps/wrldmap.shtml
For you ham operators:
Image Communications such as Facsimile, Wefax and Slow Scan TV (SSTV).
The Packet Radio Home Page
http://www.tapr.org/tapr/html/pktf.html
For the rest of us:
Thai Teak Marine Co., Ltd
Manufacturer of superior teak yacht fittings, marine woodwork and teakwood boating furniture since 1972. Custom teak woodwork a specialty - catalog online - order online - quality guaranteed.
Atlantic Sail Traders (New and Used Sails)
SailCare, Inc. (Sail Reconditioning)
Sails (kit & finished), canvas supplies, rigging, hardware, kits, tools, sewing machines, sunbrella, dacron, sail cloth etc.
Bob's Hot Boating Tips
http://www.catalog.com/bobpone/hottip.htm
Good Old Boat Magazine (We’ve mentioned this site before, but it deserves mentioning again. This new magazine hopefully will be a success and needs our support, as it is well written, and pertains only to older boats).
Marine Surveyor
This site has information on surveys and articles about such subjects as blisters, engines, maintenance and troubleshooting, buying a used boat, hull design, moisture content, and painting fiberglass.
Marine Navigation Department, National Imagery & Mapping Agency
All sorts of marine navigation information including a copy of Bowditch's THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, Vol.9. Too much information to mention here, but a "must see" site.
http://164.214.2.59/Navigation/index-fr.html
Also, look at http://www.nima.mil/Navigation/ntm/ntm-intro-fr.html for The Notice to Mariners (NTM) database of chart corrections is an on-line version of the chart corrections section of the weekly Notice to Mariners publication.
Marine Patrol
(Safety tips, safety equipment, boat maintenance tips, etc.)
http://www.boatclarkcounty.org/
The Boating Guide to Advice, Excitement and Knowledge
(Collection of pages on classic boats, boating books, quizzes, boat building etc.)
Answer Center: Retirement
(Worksheets to help you know what you need to save now to meet your retirement goals and "GO CRUISIN".)
http://www.smartmoney.com/retirement/planning/index.cfm?story=intro
Other useful URLs
Marine Diesel Information
Sailing the Dream
http://www.coconutinfo.com/sailingthedream/cover.html
Kraft Interactive Kitchen
Guide to cruising information, voyage logs, seamanship and sailing skills and much more:
http://cruisenews.net/CruisingLinks.htm
U.S. Paint Corporation (AWLGRIP) - a comprehensive guide for application of U.S. Paint products:
http://www.uspaint.com/appguide.html
Guide to cruising information, voyage logs, seamanship and sailing skills and much more:
http://cruisenews.net/CruisingLinks.htm
Good Old Boat Magazine (Jan/Feb 2002 issue) has a great article about Carl Alberg, and also a good article about Topside Refinishing by Don Casey. Unfortunately, the articles are not "On-Line", but check out their website anyway:
http://www.goodoldboat.com
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The following relate to Worldwide Weather Sites (from the January 2002 issue of Cruising World):
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES). http://www.goes.noaa.gov/
Oceanography Resources on the Internet. http://www.esdim.noaa.gov/ocean_page.html
British site links to weather services from Hong Kong to South Africa and to scores of other sources of weather data and forcasts. http://www.metoffice.com/corporate/links/nms.html
University of Michigan provides access to over 380 North American weather sites.
http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet/servers.html
Wx Advantage presents a handpicked selection of handpicked selection of useful sites on a single URL. http://www.wxadvantage.com/
National Weather Service weatherfaxes and other comprehensive weather data. http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marine.shtml
Marine Prediction Center marine forecast products. http://www.mpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
National Hurricane Center provides detailed information about tropical storms and hurricanes. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Navcenter.com provides accurate weather forecasting data overlaid onto nautical charts and maps. http://www.navcenter.com/
Commanders' Weather provides forecasts and routing for all types of sailboats and powerboats traveling anywhere in the world. http://www.commandersweather.com/
The Global Hydrology and Climate Center (GHRC) collects data from many different satellites, surface ground validation stations, as well as high altitude aircraft outfitted with science instruments, and also offers an extensive set of geostationary weather satellite images. http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov
The Johns Hopkins Ocean Remote Sensing site provides Gulf Stream and other area information. http://fermi.jhuapl.edu
The SSM/I (Sea Surface Microwave Imagery) Derived Ocean Surface Winds site provides near real-time windspeed and wind direction for virtually any point on the world’s oceans. http://manati.wwb.noaa.gov/doc/ssmiwinds.html
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FaMet ReeFurl Sail Handling Systems and
other interesting links.
http://www.fametreefurl.com/
Quinte Canvas/Topshop Inc. manufactures canvas tops and covers for recreational, power and sailboats including the Alberg 37.
A good sailing/marine resource web site.
Roller furling gear at reasonable prices
Need parts or info for your Wilcox Crittenden Head??
http://www.wilcoxcrittenden.com
A
Cruising Guide to the
http://home.gwi.net/diamondpass/oldhome.html
History of Carl Alberg - From the article by Brian Hill in Sailing magazine - February 1984.
http://www.cyberus.ca/~campione/alberg22/history.html
Mystic
Stainless and Aluminum - Fabricators
of custom marine hardware including folding ladders, etc.
http://www.mysticstainless.com/
By
the Sea – The Online Boating Magazine -
Information for boaters including boats for sale, events, message boards,
boat builders, boat dealers, more.
The
Knowledge Page –
Information on the various types of Stainless Steels and their uses, and much
more good information.
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/knowledge.cfm
Good
Old Boat –
Magazine devoted to “Classic” Boats (like the Alberg 37).
Landfall
Navigation -
Source of offshore safety and navigation equipment for serious sailors
and navigators.
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/
Living
Aboard Magazine -
Dedicated to people who dream of the life and
live the dream of living aboard watercraft.
Sailing
with Lin and Larry Pardey –
Keep up with the voyages and adventures of this world class cruising couple.
Ocean Navigator - A great site for serious cruisers - includes discussion groups and much more.
TIDES END LTD. Bellingham Chart Printers Division - Nautical Chart reproductions at discount prices.
Overfilling Protection Device (OPD) Requirements
Boaters, especially Canadians heading south, should be aware that portable propane bottles not fitted with the new (OPD - a float valve attached internally to the bottle valve) will no longer be filled in the US. Only bottles with the OPD will be serviced. More Information regarding OPDs can be found at:
http://www.npga.org/public/articles/index.html?cat=67
Safety Standards for Backyard Boat Builders. This pamphlet is a simplified explanation of Federal recreational boat construction requirements intended for the use of the non-professional, individual builder.
http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/louisville/WebStuff/comdtpubp16761_3b.pdf
Yacht Design Info The Directory of Yacht Designers and Yacht Builders, Power and Sail.
TUNDRA’s Travels. Brian and Kathy Marsh keep us up to date with a running narrative of their cruising in the Caribbean: http://www.galiander.ca/tundra/index.html
(Ed.: Brian and Kathy plan to attend the Rendezvous in Oakville.)
Safety Standards for Backyard Boat Builders. This pamphlet is a simplified explanation of Federal recreational boat construction requirements intended for the use of the non-professional, individual builder.
http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/louisville/WebStuff/comdtpubp16761_3b.pdf
Yacht Design Info. The Directory of Yacht Designers and Yacht Builders, Power and Sail.
COSTA RICA TO EASTER ISLAND via Coco Island and the Galapagos. Former member Todd Clift (former owner of HERON) is sailing in the western Pacific and reports his progress on his personal web site: http://www.toddclift.com
John's Nautical & Boatbuilding Page. Incredible list of links to all things having to do with the water: http://www.boat-links.com/
National Weather Service Ocean Prediction Center. NOAA now offers weather fax images by email as well as directly downloadable versions:
U.S. Navy’s Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center. Excellent weather charts and satellite images: http://www.fnoc.navy.mil/
Panama Canal. For those contemplating a canal transit or simply for some interesting viewing:
The Royal Meteorological Society in the U.K. Provides links for forecasts, satellite and radar images and detailed information on all weather related activities:
http://www.royal-met-soc.org.uk/
Joe Mehaffey and Jack Yeazel’s GPS information website. Much useful information about GPS and product reviews: http://gpsinformation.net/
Reed’s Nautical Almanacs. Includes tide information and other useful links: http://www.reedsalmanac.com/
American Radio Relay League. Learn about ham radio for boaters: http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/marine.html
U.S. Naval Observatory. Much useful information regarding celestial navigation publication sources:
CRAB is a non-profit sailing program, dedicated to providing sailing opportunities to persons with disabilities.
GelPlane ProScraper
Need a good scraper to get bottom paint off the hull, or to strip varnish from wood? Use the ProScraper (a scraper with a carbide blade used with a shop vacuum cleaner - we bought one and it works great!).
Caulking and Sealer Primer
http://members.aol.com/T30SAILOR/m30caulk_ports.html
Bright Ideas Lighting
A great source for all lighting needs.
http://www.brightideaslighting.com/index.htm
Bosun
Supplies Company
Marine stainless steel hardware, rigging, and fittings.
Cajun Trading
Good prices on running rigging supplies, line and rope.
Caulking and Sealer Primer
http://members.aol.com/T30SAILOR/m30caulk_ports.html
Bright Ideas Lighting
A great source for all lighting needs.
http://www.brightideaslighting.com/index.htm
Bosun
Supplies Company
Marine stainless steel hardware, rigging, and fittings.
The Crosby Group
Great source for anchor swivels, masthead sheaves, marine blocks and much more.
http://www.thecrosbygroup.com/index.html
Hamilton Marine
Good source for marine supplies, accessories and tools.
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/index.htm
Gam On Yachting
North America's Oldest Sailing Magazine. Lots of useful information and links.
http://gamonyachting.com/cover.html
Cruising Club of
Electro Guard - Provider of “prop nut zincs” and electrolysis prevention information:
Canadian Metals/Martyr Zinc Anodes (Prop shaft anodes).http://www.martyranodes.com
Jamestown Distributors
Decoder (Lots of useful boatkeeping and woodworking information).http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/decoder_index2.asp
Meridians and Parallels Weather (Numerous weather related links). http://www.meridians.us/weather/weather.htm
How to
maintain and repair a boat engine. Several
web pages of good maintenance, diagnosis and repair ideas.
http://www.geocities.com/bill_dietrich/BoatEngineMaintenance.html#General
Crawfords
Nautical Books of
Sail The Net
- Marine Directory with 13,000+ listings
* Crew Swap for skippers, owners and crew,
* Boat Jumble - sell and buy used gear,
* Cruising Guide - find information on harbours, marinas,
anchorages & moorings or contribute with some info of your own
* Gear Guide - reports on equipment, good and bad, let us
have your comments on your favorite bit of gear or why it is now resting on the
ocean floor
* Links section - over 4,100 links to non-commercial marine
sites
www.sail-the-net.com
Boat
Appliances - A good source of information regarding
“Stuff” aboard boats.
Includes:
Air Conditioner (Ventilation, Fan, Cooling) section
Barbeque (BBQ) section
Head (Toilet, Holding Tank) section
(Air) Heater section
Refrigeration (refrigerator, freezer) section
Sewing Machine section
Stove (Oven) section
Washer / Dryer section
Water Heater section
Watermaker section
Computer section
Stereo, TV section
http://www.geocities.com/bill_dietrich/BoatAppliances.html
PHOTOS OF CRUISING
BOATS TAKEN DURING THE RECENT TSUNAMI
(Off Phi Phi Don, an island severely harmed by the tsunami.)
Courtesy of Jay Zittrer
Marine and Coast Guard Agency (
Riparia
Resources - A
collection of useful, (and not so useful), items in medicine and sailing,:
http://www.riparia.org/index.html
BoatU.S.
Hurricane Resource and Tracking Center http://www.BoatUS.com/hurricanes
PHRF
Ratings for Various Boats Including Alberg 37s: http://www.phrfsocal.org/ratings.htm
and http://www.phrfne.org/page/567
Guide to Sailing and Cruising Stories Storieshttp://cruisenews.net/index.php 1/13/08
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The following Web site links
pertain to ocean predictions (weather; wave heights;
(Posted 4/5/08)
http://ssca.org/DiscBoard/viewtopic.php?t=5644&highlight=gulf+stream
Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)
Discussion Board Topic - Gulf Stream Routing Help.
Multiple threads on the SSCA Discussion Board – great information
contained in this link!!
http://weather.navy.mil/cgi-bin/main.pl?ocean
Naval Meteorology And
https://oceanography.navy.mil/legacy/web/cgi-bin/graphic.pl/metoc/223/145/0-0-17/8
Western Atlantic Currents and Speed
at Surface Graphical Presentation.
http://www.passageweather.com/
Wind, Wave & Weather Forecasts for Sailors and Adventurers
Visits since 1/13/08