Ever wonder what all those buoys and markers mean?
Do you want to be able to chart a course to a destination you've never been to before?
How about determining your location when your electronic navigation systems fail in an emergency?

Here's the answer:
An online Navigation Course approved by the United States Coast Guard

and hosted by the Boat US Foundation, "Modern Marine Navigation"!

And, because you're here, you can receive a 10% discount on this course. Simply use the Promo Code listed below. This discount is offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Promo Code: 0531901

The Regular Price is $40.00.
Your cost is only $36.00 if you use the Promo Code.

Click on this link for more information:

Modern Marine Navigation

Please NOTE:

This site will open in a new window and "should" take you directly to the Nav Course. There are other classes offered on this site, and you are more than welcome to peruse them, just understand that they are not necessarily Coast Guard approved and your discount doesn't apply.

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Basic Boat Handling - Enhanced eBook

Are you new to Boating?

Want to learn some tips and techniques for safe Boat handling?

Here's a U. S. Coast Guard recommended Enhanced eBook:

Basic Boat Handling

This eBook is intended to complement a Boating Safety Class,

not replace it. This eBook will not generate a Certificate.

An enhanced eBook contains Video and Audio components

which "enhance" the learning experience.

This enhanced eBook is support across numerous platforms

including PCs, MAC, Android and IOS devices.

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Animated Knots

Need to tie something down, or maybe secure your boat properly for a storm?

This site will show you how to tie a large variety of knots, hitches & more covering many different applications including boating. and it does it with animation so you can actually see how the knots are formed.

Animated Knots by Grog

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Boating Regulations for PA and Other Nearby States

Click on the following links for more information for each State:

Pennsylvania

Maryland

Delaware

Virginia

New York

New Jersey

NOTE: A Boating Safety Class taught by the USCG Auxiliary
is valid in ALL 50 States.

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Charts and Chart Information

The following links provide access to free charts and chart information

provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The NOAA BookletChart™ is especially interesting.

NOAA Office of Coast Survey
(Chart Information and Chart Number 1)

Weekly Light List

The NOAA BookletChart™

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VHF-FM Marine Radio Channels & Other Navigation Information

Click the following link for detailed Radio and Navigation Information

Provide by the U. S. Coast Guard

USCG Navigation Center

For your convenience, here are some of the Commonly Used Recreational Channels:

16 - International Distress, Safety and Calling.
09 - Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.
06 - Intership Safety
13 - Working Channel for "most" Locks and Drawbridges.
Also Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge to Bridge)
21A - Coast Guard Liaison
22A - Coast Guard Liaison
68 - Non-Commercial (Working Channels for Recreational Boats)
69 - Non-Commercial (Working Channels for Recreational Boats)
71 - Non-Commercial (Working Channels for Recreational Boats)
72 - Non-Commercial (Working Channels for Recreational Boats)
78A - Non-Commercial (Working Channels for Recreational Boats)

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Winds, Tides & Weather Links

The following Links are provided for your convenience.

Neither the U.S. Coast Guard, nor the Auxiliary, are responsible for their contents.

All Links should open in a new Window.

Tides

SaltwaterTides.com

A source for tide, moon, and sun predictions for the Gulf Coast, US East Coast and US West Coast.

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USCG Approved Type IV (Throwable) Inflation Device

ThrowRaft

Looking for a smaller Type IV Throwable Flotation Device?

Consider the ThrowRaft TD2401.

It is USCG Approved as a Type IV Throwable.

Please NOTE:

This is not an endorsement of this product. This Link is provided solely

for your information. It is incumbent upon you to determine if this device meets

your personal needs/requirements.

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BoatUS Monofilament Recycling Bin

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Boating Skills and Seamanship Class

TBA

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Float Plan Information and Form

A Float Plan can mean the difference between coming back safely and not coming back at all!Click this link to learn more about filing a Float Plan and accessing a generic form that can be filled out electronically and forwarded by email.