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Coast Guard Auxiliary Let's Talk Lifejackets! !" is a 45-slide presentation that focuses on personal flotation devices! Included in the presentation is a 22 slide PFD virtual fashion show that shows the wide variety of PFDs now available in the marketplace and reinforcing the idea that there really is no one that cannot find an attractive and practical personal flotation device that can and should be worn for every boating activity.
MD Dept. of Natural Resources Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Boating page: Boating regulations, safety, facilities information, pumpout information, vessel registration and requirements, and Maryland weather information.
National Safe Boating Campaign National Safe Boating Campaign: Lots of useful information about life jackets and boating safety. Safe Boating Campaign Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 24 in Washington D.C.
National Clean Boating Campaign National Clean Boating Campaign: A nationwide program of the Marine Environmental Education Foundation. Tips on handling sewage, bilges, fuel, etc.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Auxiliary Information for Safe Boating : Detailed boating safety instructions, with dozens of links to other, related websites.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Mariner's Information for the Chesapeake Bay : An excellent one page summary of important mariner's resources for Chesapeake Bay boating.
Boating Safety Resource Page Boating Safety Resource Page: Take a Lights Quiz. Float plans, Aids to Navigation, and more. Sponsored by SeaTow.

Under way

NOAA NOAA Navigational Charts: All about nautical charts and where to buy them; other useful links.
U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Navigation Rules Page: Download navigation rules and exam questions. FAQs, links, and more.
National Imagery and Mapping Agency Light Lists Online: Sponsored by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA).
Coast Guard Light Lists Coast Guard Light Lists: You may view the Light Lists for each Coast Guard District.
Coast Guard Navitation Center Local Notice to Mariners: Update to light lists and other navigation and vessel operation information.

Boating organizations

United States Power Squadrons United States Power Squadrons: Test your boating knowledge online. Information about the USPS.
Boat/US Boat US: Boating safety course listings, online store, message boards, and much more. Comprehensive boating site.

For youth

Coast Guard kids US Coast Guard's Kid's Corner: Snoopy's Boating Tips. Download coloring books, more.
Sea Scouts BSA Sea Scouts, BSA: Boating safety and seamanship program of the Boy Scouts of America. Open to all young adults ages 14 thru 20.
National Safe Boating Campaign Boating Safety Sidekicks Boating safety information presented in a "fun" way for young boaters.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) : If you are a high school junior and are considering a career as a U.S. Coast Guard officer, look into the Auxiliary's AIM program to experience the opportunities at the Coast Guard Academy.

Miscellaneous links

Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Auxiliary Links to Other Team Coast Guard & Boating Web Pages: Links to other Auxiliary and Coast Guard pages, and other organizations.
Best Boating Resources on the Web Best Boating Resources on the Web: Extensive listing of world wide web boating safety websites.

Boat Advice

Yacht Survey Online Yacht Survey Online: Over 100 articles on buying, owning and maintaining boats. From D. H. Pascoe & Co., Marine Surveyors, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Ask the Captain Forum Yachtingnet's Ask the Captain Forum: Online forum. Les Hall, along with his fellow 250 Sea Tow captains, answer boating-related questions.

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