Nautical Links

These links have been submitted by VBSPS members as some of their favorite Internet sites.

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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.

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