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Websites and Resources for Boaters - updated November, 2021

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Coast Guard Warns of Radio Interference from LEDs
  • In response to ship reports of radio interference from LED lights, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a step-by-step guide to checking for interference on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone, digital selective calling (DSC) and automatic identification systems (AIS). Because mariners use these frequencies for communication and tracking of nearby vessels, interference can create a safety hazard. Practical Sailor has been warning sailors about problems with LED lights for several years, and has tested several LED navigation lights for VHF interference.  Click on the link above.

Sailboat Sites
  • Messing About in Boats - a Passion for All Things Sailing - a ton of links
Kayaking Sites
  • BC Kayaking and Canoeing

Powerboat Sites
  • iBoats.com boating forum - large commercial boating site

Wooden Boats
  • The Northwest Maritime Center - a site for enthusiasts of wooden boats.  
  • From Timber to Tide - This is a great short video about a wooden boat builder in Britain. - Bryan W.

Weather Sites
  • Sailflow Wind Maps
  • Haro Strait - Govt of Canada weather site

Safety and Rescue
  • Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
  • Survival in Cold Waters - Transport Canada
  • Safe Boating site - Transport Canada
    Safe Boating Council - download brochure

sPublications/Subscriptions
  • Pacific Nor'West Boating - an on-line boating magazine.  Free subscription
  • OffCenterHarbour.com- a membership website with over 160 professional videos on boatbuilding, boat handling, legendary boats, repairs, maintenance and more
  • BC Boating Association
  • Ahoy British Columbia
  • Current Atlas: Juan de Fuca Strait to Strait of Georgia 
  • Tides and Current Tables (2024)

Navigation
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  • Live Ships Map AIS Vessel Position - see what commercial vessels are in your area - name of vessel, size, destination, etc.  Zoom in on the map by clicking on a region.


Flares
  • Orion Signal Flares Pt 1 - First of 3 videos on Orion flares. Commercial site
  • Orion Signal Flares Pt 2
  • Orion Signal Flares Pt 3

Knots

  • Boating and Paddling Knots - the knots illustrated and animated here include the best knots from the three primary knot categories: Loop Knots (make a loop in the rope), Bends (rope to rope knots) and Hitches (rope to object knots).
  • Fishing Knots - Featuring easy to follow knot tying illustrations and animated knots for tying 50 of the best knots.

Fishing
  • The Angler's Atlas - If you register they will send you fishing reports by email.
Licenses
  • Tidal Waters Sports Fishing License On-line - get your fishing license here
  • PCOC Card - Transport Canada 

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  • Home
  • Membership
    • Membership Application
    • Purpose of AMIB
    • Executive
    • Constitution and bylaws
  • Announcements and Courses
    • Courses
  • Past Events
    • 2024 archive
    • 2023 Archive >
      • 2023 Christmas party
      • 2023 Raft ups and meet ups
    • 2022 Archive >
      • 2022 Christmas Party
      • 2022 Spring Picnic pix
    • 2019 Archive >
      • 2019 Christmas Dinner
      • 2019-07-12 Pt Browning lunch
      • 2019-05-26 Spring Picnic pix
    • 2018 Archive >
      • 2018-07-25 Montague
      • 2018-06-16 Picnic
      • 02-16-2018 Race
    • 2017 Archive >
      • 2017 Christmas Party
      • 2017-08-13 Campbell Bay
      • 2017-07-25 Kayak course pix
      • 2017-06-03 Picnic photos
      • 2017-03-17 St Patricks photos
    • 2016 Archive >
      • 2016 Christmas Dinner
      • 2016-08-13 Campbell Bay raftup
      • 2016-10-04 Pt Browning
      • 2016 Russell Island rendezvous writeup
      • 2016 Russell Island Rendezvous
      • 2016 Kayaking Group
      • 2016 Spring Picnic Writeup
      • 2016-02-13 Hawaii photos
      • 2016 Race Writeup >
        • 2016 Callisto write-up
        • 2016 Toon Town write-up
        • 2016 Race Allen Slade photos
    • 2015 Archive >
      • 2015 Christmas Dinner >
        • 2015-11-28 Christmas Photos
      • 2015 Campbell Bay Raftup photos
      • 2015 Montague picnic June 16
      • 2015 Spring Picnic photos
      • 2015 April Fun Sailing Race >
        • 2015 April Fun Sailing Race Bryan photos
        • 2015 Fun Race Course and Rules
      • 2015 Allen Slade Cape Horn talk
      • Field Trip - Ocean Sciences Center, Sidney
    • 2014 Archive >
      • 2014 Christmas Party
      • 2014 Fall Fair Parade
      • July 30 Campbell Bay Raft-up photos
      • July 17 Blair anchoring photos
      • 2014 Pt. Browning invitation >
        • June 25 Pt Browning
      • Confidence in Boating
      • May 24 picnic
  • Websites / Resources
  • Contact Us