Boating Related and Local Websites
We will attempt to provide links to other web sites that we hope will be of interest to our members and other visitors to this site. Raritan Bay Power Squadron does not endorse any of the links listed except for that of the United States Power Squadrons and District 4.
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Some sites are commercial links. Therefore:
- we are not paid
- we do not endorse anything
- we were not asked to provide the links
- we offer them only as a convenience
- we retain the right to remove any link at our sole discretion.
We do our best to keep all links current but some links may be inoperative. If you find a dead link please email the webmaster so an update or deletion can be made. If you have any links that are of a nautical nature or may be of interest to our members please submit them to the webmaster.
United States Power Squadron |
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| 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. Lots of good stuff. | ||
| United States Power Squadron – District 4 | The Home Page for our home District . | ||
| 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 an 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. | ||
| History of the United States Power Squadron | Links to the USPS historian’s committee for information about USPS | ||
| 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 |
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| 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. | ||
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Coast Guard Links, State of NJ, NY & PA |
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| 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 – 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 – Office of Boating Safety | |||
| USCG – MMSI (How to register MMSI) | 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 Dept. of Homeland Security | NJ Homeland Security resource | ||
| State of NJ Boat Registration | Online boat registration for the State of NJ | ||
| NJ State Marine Police Website | NJ State Marine Police website | ||
Weather links |
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| 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. Private site with ads. | ||
| Weather Boating Industry | Recreational Boating Industry Weather | ||
| Boats, Yachts: Safe Harbor – Hurricane Preparation | Hurricane preparation information site | ||
| Marine Weather (private) | Forecasts | ||
| 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 |
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| Tide predictions | Tide predictions for USA. Pick a state and location. | ||
| 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 |
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| 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. | ||
| 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. |
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Graphics & Misc. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Take Me Fishing | Fishing General | ||
| New Jersey Fishing Registration | Free NJ State Free Salt Water Fishing Registration | ||
| Fishing Tech Fishing Technology | |||
Sailing Links |
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| 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 |
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| Advanced Navigation | Online course for marine 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 |
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| Boat Industry Page | Boat building industry information. | ||
| 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. | ||
Commercial sites for boating equipment |
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| Boat USBoats for Sale | |||
| Garmin GPS | |||
| Magellan GPS | |||
| MapTech | |||
| Marine Surveyors | |||
| Teak Products (Foreign) | |||
| West Marine | |||
| Long Distance WiFi for Boats | |||
| Zincs on line | |||