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.
  

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Sailboat Sites

• Messing About in Boats - a Passion for All Things Sailing - a ton of links
  

Kayaking Sites

• BC Kayaking and Canoeing
  

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Powerboat Sites

• iBoats.com boating forum - large commercial boating site
  

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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.

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Weather Sites

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

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Safety and Rescue

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

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Publications/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
  



Navigation

• 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.

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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
  

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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.
  

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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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