| Here are some commercial and non-commercial boating links having to do with
boating and boating safety that I think you'll find interesting. Many of these links lead to rather unique
web sites not included in most other boating link pages. To be featured on this page, websites must have
pages, content, or links relating directly to some significant aspect of boating safety, or the nature of their business or organization is
directly related to some significant aspect of boating safety.
The publisher of Commander Bob's Boating Safety Notebook has no control over the content of the pages linked, and therefore accepts no responsibility for warranties made or information provided by publishers of these linked sites. |
| ALLSTATE'S BOATING MICROPAGE | Allstate Insurance Company provides you with information about boats and insurance, along with lots of boating safety information. A responsible approach to risk management, all to your benefit! | |
| ANCHOR BUDDY | From New Zealand, these anchor weights are advertised to double the holding power of anchors and control excessive boat movement. For boats 16 to 60+ feet with rope or chain anchoring! | |
| ANIMATED KNOTS BY GROG | This site has boasted 10,000 hits a day, and has been the subject of excitement throughout the boating community for it's animated prowess! | |
| ANNIE, THE PFD DOG | Annie tells all about PFD's. Lots of good information on this very important topic, and presented in a way that's fun for the whole family! | |
| BLUE SEASON BALI | Blue Season Bali brings you Bali's only PADI Divemaster Internships and PADI Instructor Internships managed directly by full time PADI course directors! | |
| BOAT DOCKING | Charles T. Low's acclaimed book on "Boat Docking - Close Quarters Maneuvering for Small Craft" is featured here. Reviewed and applauded by Elbert S. Maloney, author of "Chapman's"! | |
| BOATERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (B.A.D.D) | This boating safety advocacy organization has many worthy objectives when it comes to helping keep you and your family safe on the water. Check them out and lend your support! | |
| BOATER EXAM.COM | Provides a convenient bilingual and easy solution to Canadian and Non-Residents alike, to obtain their Pleasure Craft Operator Card! | |
| BOATERS MARINE | Tired of hearing that nobody wants to work on your older boat? Boaters Marine does fiberglass, engine repair, and upholstery. They'll help you get your older boat shipshape and looking like new. Also, some good links to information of interest to Ohio boaters! | |
| BOAT LIGHTS | Outdoor light superstore, provides 24 volt flashlights, military spotlights, hunting lights, boat Golights, and many more! | |
| BOAT SAFETY NET | This boater safety and boating products site features video presentations of boating safety subjects. A must visit for any boater interested in learning more about boating safety! | |
| BOATING.COM | Here's a resource that provides hundreds of used and new boats for sale, as well as reviews, tips and buying guides for anyone interested in boating! | |
| BOATING MEGASTORE | Information and links ranging from anchors to Yacht Clubs, and everything in between! | |
| BOATINGONTHEWEB.COM | A good general boating page, with safety info, sales and service, racing stuff, classified, a bookstore, and much more! | |
| BOAT LIGHTS | Visit Golight central, Magnalight.com, for a wide variety of 12 & 24 volt lights, HID lights, spotlights and searchlights for use in the outdoors! | |
| BOATOHIO.COM | This portal to the region is hosted by the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association. You'll find fishing reports, destination info, forum, an events calendar and online magazine. | |
| BOAT OWNERS WORLD | Plan to spend lots of time at this site wandering from info on PWCs to charts, and from water skiing to classics! | |
| BOATQUOTES.COM | Buying or selling a boat? Get a BoatQuote before you decide. And get lots of info at this site on surveys, documentation, and other important considerations for boatowners! | |
| BOAT SAFETY PRODUCTS | Boating safety is no accident. Whether you are sailing, powerboating, or fishing it is important that you have the right boat safety products. Consider a personal flotation device (PFD) for each of your crew, AIS reciever, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), and most importantly an EPIRB for your next marine activity! | |
| BOAT/US | Boat/U. S. and all that goes with it, including and online NASBLA approved boating course! | |
| BOAT WASHINGTON | Designed by the Washington Boating Safety Officers' Association, this website delivers a ton of useful boating safety information. If you're a resident of the state of Washington, you'll find regs and info specific to the state, but if you're not, you'll still benefit from a visit to this very modern, attractive site! | |
| BOB PONE | If you like to fiddle with your boat, or if your interested in a complete makeover, this Marine Do-It-Yourselfer can help you do it! Plus lots more on this excellent boating site! | |
| CALIFORNIA CLEAN BOATING NETWORK | Promoting boating education programs for a cleaner environment. | |
| CANADIAN COAST GUARD | Information on Canada's regulations and general boating safety. | |
| CANOEING AND KAYAKING | Classifieds, boat and equipment reviews, outfitter listings...all for you from veteran paddlers Forrest and Nelson! | |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY BOATING GUIDE | Chesapeake marinas, launch ramps, weather & tides, interactive charts, fishing reports, online slip reservations, events calendar! | |
| COMPLETE GUIDE TO KNOTS | An easy-to-navigate site with a lengthy list of knots for the boater, complete with animated how-to illustrations! | |
| CONFIDENT CAPTAIN/OCEAN PROS | The only full service maritime training facility in Rhode Island, with info on how to get that CG License! | |
| CRUISER LOG | Yacht position reports, crew finder, M/M radio nets, message board and much more! | |
| CRUZ PRO INSTRUMENTS | Boating instruments, monitors, and alarm systems for safety at sea! | |
| D. H. PASCOE & CO., MARINE SURVEYORS | Thinking of buying that dreamboat? You have a right to expect a boat free of defects...right? Go to their "affordable boats" page for a very honest and informative perspective! | |
| DSUSA (DISABLED SPORTS U. S. A.) |
An organization founded in 1967 by disabled Viet Nam veterans, the DSUSA provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through all kinds of sports, including paddling and other watersports. Serving more than 60,000 people nationwide, DSUSA Chapters conduct events all year round, such as the September Rochester (NY) River Challenge. For more information, visit the DSUSA website and their calendar of events! | |
| DOCK FLOATS, LTD | Underwater Fishing Lights, Dock Wheels, Swim Rafts...Dock Floats Ltd. is your one-stop shop for everything related to float systems - commercial or residential. They carry all of the flotation, hardware and lumber that one needs for a project! | |
| DON'S BOATING PAGE | A boating safety site with some very interesting info, and growing everyday! | |
| DOT BOATING.COM | Dotboating.com directory includes gateway of useful information you need in Boat Sales, Marine Gear, Dinghies and Dayboats and Boat Dealers! | |
| EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE | A non-profit site with an exclusive focus on survival equipment...evaluations, reviews, much more! | |
| FIRST AID SUPPLIES ONLINE | Offering first aid supplies and safety products such as burn treatment kits, protective creams, and first aid/CPR training! | |
| FLOTILLA 4-10, BATON ROUGE | This excellent, award-winning site was developed by Flotilla 4-10 of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. You'lll find a wealth of information about the multi-faceted roles of both the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Coast Guard, and many useful links to sites dedicated to recreational boating in general! | |
| IAMI | The Internation Association of Marine Investigators, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating marine theft, insurance fraud and investigating boating accidents to help keep the waterways of the world a safer place! | |
| JACK TAR SAILING COMPANY | What better way to experience the natural beauty of the Lyttleton Harbour and the Port Hills (New Zealand) than from a majestic Classic Yacht on Lyttleton Harbour! | |
| KIDS 'N BOATING | Another fine Bob Pone page dedicated to kids (from 1-99)! Good illustrations and important information! | |
| (THE) KNOT INDEX | An alphabetic list of links to knots discussed or illustrated on the web. If you need to tie a woggle, or a monkey fist, or just a plain old mooring hitch, start here! | |
| KNOT LINKS | The most comprehensive listing of knot and marlinespike links on the Internet. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist! | |
| LIFEJACKETSALE.COM | Find sales on Life Jackets and Life Vests. This site posts deals from your favorite online Boating, Fishing and Kayaking stores! | |
| LIFE RAFT SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT | For the blue water sailor, making a difference with Life Raft Survival Equipment! | |
| MARINEDATA | Boats, marine engines, yachting, motorboating...good information on the Marine industry in general! | |
| MARINEENGINE.COM | Search engine, directory, and free photo classified ads for marine engines. Inboard, outboard, gas, and diesel. Fast, easy, free, and effective way to buy or sell your engine or parts! | |
| MISSISSIPPI SPORTSMAN | Mississippi Sportsman is the leading source of hunting and fishing news, articles, reports, and information in the state! | |
| NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL | Visit the home page of The National Safe Boating Council for good information and read the latest issue of "Anchorline"! | |
| NATIONWIDE JONES ACT LAWYERS | Lawyers that represent injured Jones Act workers all over the United States! (The Jones Act is a Federal law that regulates shipping, and therefore, job injuries involving vessels which are covered under the Jones Act.) | |
| NAUTICAL FIRE SUPPRESSION, LTD | Marine fire suppression products for every boat and every boater! | |
| NAUTICAL KNOW-HOW | A very professional site with lots of information, including a fine boating safety page and an on-line NASBLA approved boating course! | |
| NAUTICEXPO | Nauticexpo.com is a permanent virtual exhibition, connecting manufacturers and buyers in 5 languages, around the world. It contains more than 3,000 exhibitors selected among the major international manufacturers and contains also more than 24,000 products. NauticExpo's wealth of information, ease of use and unique services make it an essential tool for pleasure boaters, marine and maritime professionals! | |
| NAUTILIA.NET | Having trouble finding info on boating? Then here's a nautical search engine and links site you'll want to visit! | |
| NEW ENGLAND MARITIME | Coast Guard Approved Courses for Captain's licenses, Boating Safety, CPR/First Aid, and much more. Home study available! | |
| NEWGLASS2 | Want to bring new life back to that faded fiberglass? NewGlass2 is a scientifically formulated “fiberglass restoration” product that provides a hard, shiny coat of protection for your fiberglass gel coat. Restores color and shine. Excellent protection for stainless, brass, bronze and aluminum, too! | |
| OCEANID | Oceanid manufactures rescue boats and rescue equipment for swiftwater rescue, ice rescue, and more!! | |
| OLDBOAT.COM | Free photo classified ads for any pre-1970 powerboat or parts. Antique, historic, classic, or just an old boat. Post and edit your own ad! | |
| OLDMARINEENGINE.COM | Research, discussion, and classifieds for collectors of antique inboard marine engines, pre-1940. Engine manufacturers histories, advertisements, and engine catalogs. | |
| ONTARIO BOAT LICENSING | Canada has enacted legislation requiring Pleasure Craft Operator Cards (certification) for all motor boat operators. Here's where you can get information to help you qualify! | |
| OREGON STATE MARINE BOARD | Oregon's Recreational Boating Agency! | |
| PARA-TECH ENGINEERING COMPANY | A sea-anchor should be an essential part of your safety arsenal. Don't be without one in heavy weather! | |
| PELICAN WATERPROOF CASES | Today's boater totes around a lot of fixed and portable electronics and other gear that needs safeguarding from the elements, on or off the water. Check out this supplier of waterproof, hard shell cases for safe, dry storage of valuable equipment! | |
| PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS | Most boating accidents occur because of negligence, and can result in serious and deadly boating accident injuries. An attorney specializing in personal injuries from boating accidents can help recover any damages lost as a result of the boating accident! | |
| POWERBOATING | Let Ingrid show you around this outstanding site from The Mining Company has great links, features, and solid information about all aspects of Powerboating! | |
| POWERBOATING | Let Ingrid show you around this outstanding site from The Mining Company has great links, features, and solid information about all aspects of Powerboating! | |
| PROP GEAR | Here's a unique prop cover that will not only help protect your valuable propeller, but also help prevent injury to those who might accidentally come in contact with your prop. Improves visibility as well when trailering. Check it out! | |
| RECREATIONAL BOAT BUILDING INDUSTRY | Latest news, important and interesting information from the recreational boating building industry. Find out what the industry is up to, and the innovations being considered! | |
| RESCUE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL | The first choice of commercial marine and rescue professionals, now with life-saving products for recreational boaters! | |
| RES-Q PRODUCTS | Unique products for the rescue professional in the treatment of hypothermia! | |
| RICK'S TRAILER SAILING TOOLS | A very impressive and useful site for the trailering sailor, and for any boater looking for standard or customized pre-underway and other checklists. The site features an excellent Float Plan Maker which you can create, save, edit, and email. Don't miss this one! | |
| SAILING INDEX | Featured recently in "Soundings", Steve Jones' "Sailing Index" really covers the web with hundreds of links for boaters of all persuasions! | |
| SAILING PAGE | The place on the internet to satisfy any of your research needs on sailing...check the mother of all sailing link sites, by Mark Rosenstein! | |
| SAILING VESSEL "SEANCHAI" | Learn sailing the "starboard" way! Sail training and captained charters on historic Chesapeake Bay aboard the 50 foot cutter-rigged ketch "Seanchai"! | |
| SAILNET.COM | The Internet Sailing Community...At SailNet, you'll find nautical information, hundreds of articles on sailing, an enthusiastic community of sailors and a huge marine store with expert advice! | |
| SAIL-THE-NET.COM | Features a marine directory with 10,000+ listings, free crew swap for skippers, owners and crew, boat jumble - sell and buy used gear, on-line cruising guide - find information on harbours, marinas, anchorages & moorings and an extensive links section! | |
| SAROCA BOATS | According to the builder, the most versatile boat on the planet. The Saroca boat can be used for sailing, rowing, canoeing, skulling, and can even be outfitted with a 3 hp motor on the boat! | |
| SAVVYBOATER.COM | This site offers a wide variety of boating equipment and fixtures. If you're looking for boating safety equipment or just something to make your time on the water more fun or comfortable, check out this site! | |
| SCHOONERMAN | For lovers of tall ships and history! | |
| SEA PRO MARINE PRODUCTS | Featuring the "world's most compact life vest for boaters and swimmers". CG approved, reusable, uses CO2 Safety Inflator. Check it out! | |
| SEARAY | Much more than just a quality boat manufacturer...Sea Ray's Boating Page is worth a visit for all boaters! | |
| SEATOW | Sea Tow has put together a great page with lots of good information and safe boating tips! | |
| SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING & FISHING | The leading source of hunting and fishing news, articles, reports, and information in the State of South Carolina, along with the latest news and field reports. | |
| SSPBOATSITE.COM | A very comprehensive boating site that you won't want to miss. Boating topics for every interest, from hard-to-find gear to great articles! | |
| SUPER BUMPER | These Bumper Protectors Reduce Rear End Collision Damage and Whiplash from The Two Most Frequent Vehicle Accidents! | |
| SUSAN'S GUIDE TO SANIBEL (ULTIMATE BOATING SAFETY GUIDE) | A librarian and her students pass along this outstanding boating safety information resource. This site is a must visit for new and experienced boaters alike! | |
| THAI TEAK MARINE | This Bangkok company is a manufacturer of superior teak yacht fittings, marine woodwork and teakwood boating furniture since 1972. Custom teak woodwork is their specialty. And, they advocate safety at sea by directing their visitors to Commander Bob's! | |
| THARROS MARITTIMA | An interesting international site from Harbour Marine Services in the Gulf of Oristano, Sardinia! (Available in English or Italian.) | |
| THE TRI-LENS RADAR REFLECTOR | A radar reflector that uses luneberg lens technology. According to the company, these devices have competitive price and superior performance to the corner reflector products that are available. See for yourself! | |
| TOWBOAT U.S. | Automatic enrollment with BoatU.S. membership (discount on dues when you join online). Comprehensive towing guide, FAQ, roadside trailer assistance, online service upgrades available! | |
| TRADEWIND PRODUCTS | Safety products for your boat, along with lots of other fascinating and interesting gifts and marine equipment! | |
| UNITED MARINE UNDERWRITERS | United Marine Underwriters provides insurance to a large variety of personal watercraft including sailboats, powerboats, and houseboats! | |
| US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS | Check out this fine site for good information and links to adult and kids safety sites! | |
| USCG OFFICE OF BOATING SAFETY | If you want to hear it from the pros, here's the place to go! This site should be a must on your list of bookmarks. | |
| WATERSKI | Another very interesting site from The Mining Company! They've taken all the work out of finding just the right link for your interests! | |
| WESTERN BOATERS SAFETY GROUP | A non-profit boating safety group serving the Western U. S.! |
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