Nautical Links
These links have been submitted by VBSPS members as some of their favorite Internet sites.
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Site Contents |
| www.uspsd5.org | VBSPS, along with 39 other Squadrons, is a part of District 5 (D/5) This site provides links to District as well as all Squadrons in D/5 |
| www.chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov | National Ocean Service (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey (OCS) produces nautical charts for United States Waters. Download FREE charts from here. You'll also find a wealth of information about charts, symbols, critical updates, Chart No. 1, etc. |
| www.maptech.com | Maptech provides free planning/educational software called Chart Navigator. Download Chart Navigator at this site. Chart Navigator is used in USPS public and advanced courses. Excellent tool |
| www.baydreaming.com | A guide to the Chesapeake Bay. You'll find information on various destinations on the Bay; aerial views of the bay; charts; fishing info and much more. |
| www.marinafinder.com | An interactive database of marinas that allows you to locate and view comprehensive info on marinas that might meet your specific needs. |
| www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm | Local Notice to Mariners - use to update your printed charts |
| www.dgif.state.va.us/boating | Virginia's regulatory agency for boat registration and education |
| www.boatingsafety.com | Marina database, boat reviews by owners and not magazines, women's forum. Tons of information in one location. |
| www.thebayguide.com | Online guide to the Chesapeake Bay. Links to other Bay info. |
| www.boat-links.com | Billed as "the Mother of All Maritime Links" John's nautical links list is massive. If it's nautical, odds of finding it here are great. |
| www.animatedknots.com | Boating, fishing, household, climbing, scouting - all kinds of useful knots with animated examples. |