Part of the satisfaction and fun of boating is learning. The more you know, the better you get and the safer you'll be. Here are just a few of the hundreds of boating sites on the internet. If you have a paticular favorite, non-commercial site, let us know and we'll review it to possibly add it here.
N.Y. State Boating Laws
The Legal Requirements of Boating (NYS Laws) http://www.boat-ed.com/abc/abc_specific_images/pdfs/ny_law.pdf
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
All about us and what we do and why you might want to join us.
http://www.cgaux.org/
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Ninth District Eastern Region
All about us and what we do and why you might want to join us at our local district level, which covers the Saint Lawerence Seaway, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie.
http://www.nintheastern.org/
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Ninth District Eastern Region, Division 04
All about us and what we do and why you might want to join us at our local district level, which is located near Rochester, NY and covers the southern shores of Lake Ontario, and the finger lakes.
http://www.boatsafely.org/
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know.
http://www.uscgboating.org/
United States Power Squadrons
Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable.
http://www.usps.org/
"Commander Bob"
A privately maintained, very comprehensive site chock-full of information useful to recreational boaters
http://www.commanderbob.com/
Boater's Resource Center
Another comprehensive source of boating information. This is a non-commercial site sponsored by Sea Tow International.
http://www.boatingsafety.com/tableof.htm
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