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Here is a location to find the weather forecast in your area.

In addition to a general weather forecast, you can find a map of wind conditions here.

The folks at NOAA maintain the National Data Buoy Center where lots of information can be gathered.

Boat traffic and positions of particular vessels can be found here.

The Coast Guard developed this navigation aid to assist boaters with a safe trip afloat.

The local notice to mariners website is updated weekly to provide information to boaters in their respective locations across the country

Here is a Coast Guard website with all sorts of safety and best practices links for boaters.

The Commonwealth of Virginia also maintains a boat load of safety information.

This is a one stop shop for all of your life jacket and PFD questions.

Every state has different laws on life jacket requirements, here is one resource to check on your state's laws.

Make sure you know what radio channels to use on the water!