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United States Power Squadron
United States Power Squadron	Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
USPS Membership Page	National information for first timers, Orientation package, numerous forms.
USPS NEWS	All the latest events in USPS. A web news blog.
United States Power Squadron - District 4	The Home Page for the District that our squadron belongs to.
USPS Storm Central	The link was established as a USPS emergency communication system (Storm Central) and is designed to function like a bulletin board for posting messages about "where you are" in the event of evacuation (or related contact information), information from members who are offering to volunteer their house as an evacuation safe haven, messages from members who are in need of a place to stay and have pets, or just assistance and help, etc.
How to fly Flags	USPS instructions on flying your flags and burgees
National Safe Boating Test	Test your boating knowledge
Float Plan	The USPS float plan template is a flexible tool for helping you generate a customized float plan
Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons	The Home Page of the Canadian equivalent of the United States Power Squadrons.
Commodore Uniform Company	A uniform supplier for the USPS. The USPS Ships Store also has many uniform and other accessories.

US Government
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States of America
USFlag.org	A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - What do the colors of the Flag mean?
NASA site	The official NASA site.
US Government recalls	A one stop site for government recalls. This includes boats.

Coast Guard Links & State of NJ & NY
USCG	This is the Coast Guard web home page.
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary	The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian volunteer arm of the United States Coast Guard - 35,000 men and women who donate their time and expertise to support the Coast Guard and improve boating safety.
USCG Notice to Mariners District 1	Listing of Notice to Mariners for District 1
USCG - Navigation Center	The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) provides quality navigation services that promote safe transportation, support the commerce of the United States. Raritan Bay is in the 1st CG District.
USCG - Documentation Center	This site permits you to enter a documentation number and search for ownership and liens and application or documentation

USCG - Office of Boating Safety
USCG - MMSI (Through Boat US and USPS)	Maritime Mobile Service Identity
NJ Boater Information	NJ Marine resource website. Great for NJ boaters.
NJ State Police	NJ State Police site with marine information
NJ State Marine Police Website	NJ State Marine Police website
State of NJ Boat Registration	Online boat registration for the State of NJ
State of NY Boat Registration	Online boat registration for the State of NY

Private site that organizes CG information	Private site nothing known about the site.

Weather links
NOAA Home page	Home page for all NOAA products. If you have a NOAA broken link try this page.
NOAA Weather	Forecasts & Information
Weather Channel	The Weather Channel
NOAA Buoy weather information	NOAA has a web site that we can access to view weather and sea conditions off the NJ coast or other areas of the country. When you log on you will find all kinds of information, including a map showing the location of various buoys.
Weather Underground	Site with hourly predictions and details
Weather Images	Commercial site with pop ups
Weather Boating Industry	Recreational Boating Industry Weather
Boats, Yachts: Safe Harbor - Hurricane Preparation	Hurricane preparation information site
Marine Weather (private)	Forecasts
Earth from satellites	Views of Earth from satellites
ONR Science & Technology Focus: Oceanography	Office of Navel Research, interesting
Florida State University Weather Education	Moderately interesting
National Hurricane Center	NOAA Hurricane center site
Boat US Hurricane preparedness	Boat US help for Hurricanes


Tide Predictions
Tide predictions	Tide predictions for Raritan Bay, the East and Hudson Rivers.
Tide program	Privately written and maintained see disclaimer.
NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Surface Currents	Tide and current predictions for East River, Hell Gate, Hudson River Etc.

Charts, Navigation & Maps
NOAA Main Page	The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) produces nautical charts for United States waters, including its possessions and territories.
NOAA Charts	The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) produces nautical charts for United States waters, including its possessions and territories. This also includes updates. You must agree to disclaimer to use the site.
Office of Coast Survey - Home - Nautical Charts	Latest on free Raster Charts. See two articles below Article 1 Article 2
Charts in Booklet form.	Charts in booklet form from NOAA.
NOAA Nautical Chart On-Line Viewer	View NOAA chart online by chart number.
US Geological Survey	Home Site
Charts on Demand	NOAA charts on demand information
NOAA Nautical Charts - OceanGrafix - NOAA Nautical Chart Agents	Commercial Map and Chart site
MapTech	Commercial Map and Chart site
Rand McNally	Internet map site
Mapquest	Internet map site
Navigation site	Basics, LOP, Compass, Tides and more
Marina.com	Extensive maps and satellite photos plus other information for boaters. Good planning tool.
VHF Radio Tutorial and VHF Rescue 21 Simulator	How the VHF radio works and how it works with Rescue 21. It runs about 35 minutes, but is worth taking the time.
Live Map	This is an AIS program. It comes up on "LIVE MAP". Click on the area that you want, as it is now on WORLD COVERAGE. Then ZoooooooooooooooooM in and watch the LIVE boat traffic.

Graphics & Misc.

Homeland Security Resource	Non Government but interesting site.
Robert's Rules of Order	Robert's Rules of Order 1915 edition complete
Animated Knots	A great website of knots. Dynamic tying of knots.
Ropers Knot Page	A great website of knots. All different types with pictures
Knot Tying	Someone put this together form a bunch of different sites.
United States Flag	A wealth of information on the United States Flag plus Graphics
Newark Star-Ledger Boating Blog	Charles Zusman writes on boating subjects. May be of interest to boater.
Happening in your town	Find out what is happening in your town.


Computer Resources
Truth or Fiction	Site to check computer rumors
Urban Legends	Site to check computer rumors
WiFi for boats	WiFi at sea for boats
Island Time PC	12volt PC systems
Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus	Free Antivirus from Microsoft. Works great and is FREE!
Mcafee	McAfee virus site for virus info


Other Organizations
Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club	Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club web site
Keyport Yacht Club	Keyport Yacht Club web site.
Directions to Keyport Yacht Club	Keyport Yacht Club (Open Directions to KYC and enter115 First Street, Keyport, NJ 07735 for destination then enter your address for start location or other as appropriate.)
Raritan Yacht Club	Raritan Yacht Club web site
Coastal Boating dot net	Boating info site

Fishing Links
Take Me Fishing	Fishing General
New Jersey Fishing Registration	Free NJ State Free Salt Water Fishing Registration

Sailing Links
Mark Rosenstein's Sailing Page	Sailing Page
Seas National	SEAS - The Society for the Education of American Sailors
Seas Monmouth County	SEAS - The Society for the Education of American Sailors
SEAS Morris County	SEAS - The Society for the Education of American Sailors
US Sailing	Main US Sailing site

Educational
Advanced Navigation	Online course for marine navigation
US Sailing	Information on sailing and navigation
The COOLRoom	Rutgers University Coastal Ocean Observation Lab
The Planetary Society	The largest nonprofit nongovernmental space advocacy group on Earth.
How things are made	Site that describes how different devices operate i.e. airbags, air conditioners

Commercial - General
Boat Industry Page	The Boat Building Industry
Sport Fishing	Current Fishing reports New Jersey
NADA Boat Guide	The NADA Boat Guide provides used values for boats, personal watercrafts, outboard motors, and boat trailers. In addition to specifications, it provides two retail consumer values - low retail value (for boats that show excessive wear and tear) and average retail value (for boats in good condition, moderate wear and tear, with no visible damage or defects, and in sound running condition).
Boat History Report	If you find a boat you are interested in, you will want to obtain a boat history report (one partner of NADA that provides this service can be found at http://www.boathistoryreport.com/) and have a structural inspection completed to ensure that you determine if the boat has sustained damage due to a hurricane, flood, or accident.
Boat US Boats for Sale Garmin GPS Marine Surveyors Magellan GPS MapTech Teak Products (Foreign) West Marine Zincs on line (and bottom paint) Long Distance WiFi for Boats	Commercial sites for boating equipment, parts etc.