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click on the description of the group of sites you wish to peruse (these links include a bit of commentary FROM THE SITE, so it may be biased. . .)

"Community" Sites - Boating, Watersports, Governmental, and Manufacturer Sites - these usually don't actually sell anything at this site, but may or may not be bias or 'connected' to some profit-generating group. Many commerce sites offer better information, so I've included a few here - the site is well-marked so you won't wander into a 'sales' environment without knowing it.

"Community/Commerce" Sites - civic minded organizations that provide vast amounts of data and are selling or promoting something, too. A little more than just an online store.

"Online Shopping" - retailers, classified ad collections, and auction sites. You might learn something, but it's to price or buy an item that gets you to click.

"Connections to Connections" - this is where the WWW shines - providing lists of lists to HTTP addresses that might interest you. The term 'BROWSE' comes to mind . . .

"Community" Sites - Boating, Watersports, Governmental, and Manufacturer Sites - these usually don't actually sell anything at this site, but may or may not be bias or 'connected' to some profit-generating group. Many commerce sites offer better information, so I've included a few here - the site is well-marked so you won't wander into a 'sales' environment without knowing it.

aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data = U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department Data Services

usno.navy.mil = The U.S. Naval Observatory performs an essential scientific role for the Navy, for the Department of Defense and for the United States. Its mission is to determine the positions and motions of celestial objects, to provide astronomical data, to measure the Earth's rotation and to maintain the Master Clock for the United States.

cicnet.ci.gc.ca/English = The CANPASS -- Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit, a joint initiative of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Revenue Canada, allows the bearer to cross the border into Canada at certain remote areas without reporting to a port of entry, as long as imported goods are declared.

navo.navy.mil = For the past 168 years, the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), currently comprised of 1,000 military and civilian personnel, has responded rapidly and effectively to the evolutionary demands of the U.S. Navy. As the Navy prepares for the challenges of the 21st century, NAVOCEANO has shifted its focus from traditional deep-water regions to those of the littoral (shallow water). . .

lonelyplanet.com = Lonely Planet has an unmatched reputation for producing well-researched, up-to-date information that travelers can depend on no matter where they're going.

gvmc.org/~travelyn = Islander Sailboats

yachtpaint.com Interlux paints site.

kop-coat.com  The site for Pettit and Woolsey paints.

West System  Home site for the Gougeon Brothers, Inc. west epoxy system, information about using epoxies for construction and repairs (it's not just for boats anymore!!)

glcclub.com = The Great Lakes Cruising Club, an organization of nearly 3,000 members, both American and Canadian, dedicated to enjoying our summers on the great "Inland Seas" from Duluth to Quebec, from Chicago to Buffalo, from Toledo to Toronto and Tobermory.
GLCC members count over 400 ports as their home ports, and each member keeps an eye out for the distinctive GLCC burgee, and will make a visiting club member feel right at home.
Since 1934, our members have explored all of the Lakes and their connecting tributaries, including the Mississippi, the Tennessee-Tombigbee, the Erie Canal, the Trent-Severn Waterway, the Rideau Canal, and the St. Lawrence River.

uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nmc/genpub.htm = US Coast Guard official forms - online "Highlight" - documentation information

cruisingworld.com = Cruising World & Sailing World magazines.

weems-plath.com = Weems & Plath, a company steeped in the traditions of navigation, we deliver traditional marine navigation instruments and authentic seaworthy gifts of distinction.

sailingsource.com = We offer a complete range of services to the sailing industry: website design, hosting, e-commerce, promotion, publicity, search engine registration. Our client list includes the finest and most prestigious sailing companies and organizations in the world, including the International Sailing Federation, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Harken, Ronstan, JBoats, LDC, Topper, Escape, Vanguard and many more.

SailNet.net = Here you'll find hundreds of articles and resources, an enthusiastic community of sailors, and a huge marine store with expert advice. "Highlight" - Tap into owner insights through discussion lists covering hundreds of models of sailboats.

Boatscape.com = Boatscape will continually strive to enhance the boating community. We believe that Boatscape's technology will solve problems currently frustrating boaters, help bring the boating community together and make your boating experience easier, safer and more fun. Boatscape also has a deep commitment to community responsibility. The technology and community we are building can improve our society through Boatscape's charitable and educational programs. We believe that boating is a fundamental experience that can instill a profound respect for our water-covered planet.

Boating also provides unique educational experiences and opportunities for growth that can shape the lives of our youth and give them the self-confidence to achieve success. On a more basic and immediate level, boating is FUN, and everyone needs a little fun in his or her life! To help achieve our goals, Boatscape supports
Community Boating, encourages our management and staff to do volunteer work, and will conduct special charitable auctions on a regular basis.

Boating.com = MISSION STATEMENT - Boating.com creates the community web site for the boating and fishing world. Boating.com will continually strive to enhance industry awareness for boating and fishing. Boating.com's technology will help bring marine manufacturers and consumers closer together to make everyone's boating experience easier, safer and more fun. Boating.com has demonstrated the commitment to community responsibility through partnerships with national and local organizations established to promote safety, awareness, products, and services in the marine industry. Boating.com provides a unique medium that will continue to shape the lives of many through the Internet

RayMarine.com = Raytheon Marine Company (RMC) is a division of Raytheon Company, a $20 billion global technology leader and one of the largest industrial companies in the United States. Throughout its 76-year history, Raytheon Company has been a leader in developing defense technologies and converting those technologies for use in commercial markets -- from its early days as a maker of radio tubes, its adaptation of World War II radar technology to invent microwave cooking and its development of the first guided missiles.

With solutions to complex problems that cover air, land and sea, Raytheon's core businesses span defense and commercial electronics, aviation and special mission aircraft and engineering construction. The vast technological expertise within Raytheon Company has led to a distinguished record of innovations that have shaped world history and advanced the marine industry to what it is today.

boaters.com is an online magazine published by Raytheon Marine

Boatus.com = Founded in 1966, Boat Owners Association of The United States is the largest organization of recreational boaters in the USA - with over 500,000 Members.

Today, the Association provides a vast array of services including representing the interests of boat owners on Capitol Hill; insuring over 4 billion dollars worth of Members' boats; operating the largest On-the Water towing network in the country; and providing discount boating equipment through the Internet, Mail Order and Marine Centers from coast to coast.

BoatU.S. publishes the most widely circulated publications for boaters, serves as an educator in marine safety and environmental issues and routinely tests and reports on boating safety equipment and other products.

Browse our Member Services Directory for a closer look at all the great benefits of being a BoatU.S. Member.

"Community/Commerce" Sites - civic minded organizations that provide vast amounts of data and are selling or promoting something, too. A little more than just an online store.

iwaterways.com = iWaterways.com is organized around five specific areas: Yachting, Sailing, Power boating, Fishing (Saltwater, Freshwater, and Fly Fishing), and Diving. Within each lifestyle, we showcase articles by writers who love the water. They offer advice, share original stories and photographs, and give independent reviews on boats and boat gear. On iWaterways.com, members will share their passion and experiences on our pages.

The iWaterways.com SuperStore has more than 50,000 marine and water sports related products - ranging from state of the art depth finders to simple kid’s snorkels. Our Boat Guide has thousands of boats from premier manufacturers, and our boat buyers guide will help you determine which boat is right for your needs. When you find your dream boat we'll get you the best pricing on marine financing and insurance.

Use the iWaterways.com Resource Center to check weather, or to find marinas, dealers, services, and organizations in your area - or use our resources when planning a cruise. The Resource Center allows you to book travel reservations.

worldcruising.com = World Cruising Club was founded by writer and circumnavigator Jimmy Cornell and his wife Gwenda, who together ran the company for 12 years; it in now part of Sir Chay Blyth’s Challenge Business, best known for the BT Global Challenge - "the world’s toughest yacht race."

lmmc.com = LiveAboard Magazine

boatingstore.com = Boat Plans, Boatbuilding, Books, Brokerage, CD-ROMs Chartering, Charts, Clothing, Designers, Electronics, Fishing, Hardware, Kits, Magazines & Info Sites, Marine Stores, Models, New Boats, Personal Watercraft, Products, Sails, Sailing Schools, Services, Software, Tall Ships, Videos, Yacht Clubs

iBoats.com = The iBoats network is a collection of web sites, online stores and newsletters devoted to providing the best boating, fishing, and water sports related information available anywhere in the world.

worldwideangler.com = World Wide Angler, Inc.'s corporate mission to operate a profitable company, which is socially, ethically and environmentally responsible, that develops Internet based angling communities by providing editorial content, information and purchasing opportunities via the Internet.

"Online Shopping" - retailers, classified ad collections, and auction sites. You might learn something, but it's to price or buy an item that gets you to click.

bluewaterweb.com = Bluewater Books & Charts started as a retailer and we're still very much in the retail business. In fact, well over half our business is walk-in-the-door retail. We welcome you to visit us and browse through our huge inventory.
Bluewater Books & Charts' 5,000 square foot retail store is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - and it's been open for more than 14 years.
Our store has more than 35,000 nautical books and charts in stock. That's why you can place an order one day and receive your merchandise as early as the next day.

boatbooks.com = Specializing in Marine Educational and Technical Books at DISCOUNT PRICES.

defenderus.com = We offer over 100,000 products for sailboats, powerboats, water lovers and outdoors explorers.

seabooks.com = Armchair Sailor Seabooks - As you may gather from the size of the maritime offering here, we are probably unique in our field by the numbers of books and publications we carry. And what is seen here is the tip of the iceberg. If you don't see what you want here, email us. If it is a marine publication we probably have it, and if it is out of print you can try our "no cost" booksearch service.

admiraltymarine.com = Puget Sound's Source for Used Marine Equipment We specialize in good used equipment for the sailor and boater. "Highlight" - used books.

marinestore.com = MarineStore.com is a distributor for many unique high-technology boating products. We search out new and interesting products and tell you about them. Our product line solves many common boating problems and can save you time and elbow-grease. We test and use our products to ensure that they meet expectations, so you're guaranteed products that work.

Boatersworld.com = boatersworld.com is another phobo.com interactive site dedicated to bringing you the best selection of boating supplies and clothing items at the most competitive prices available.
What is the relationship between phobo.com and Boater's World Stores?
phobo.com and Boaters World are separate companies working together to bring you unique products on-line via phobo.com’s interactive sites. phobo.com has entered into an exclusive arrangement with the Ritz companies to operate www.ritzcamera.com, www.boatersworld.com and www.outerbanksoutfitters.com e-commerce business. phobo.com is working with additional strategic partners to bring you an even broader selection of unique products in the future.

Web4Boats.com = Web4Boats.com is committed and working hard to become the most complete web site geared specifically for the boating and water sports enthusiast. Our "Classified Ads" section is now operational and we encourage you to be among the first to place your boat for sale. While we are currently focused on our boating classifieds, we want you to know that our mission is to provide you with the most complete, service-oriented boating site.

Westmarine.com = The West Marine team is a industry leader that offers its customers a tremendous selection of quality products, friendly and knowledgeable service, competitive prices, and a "No Hassle" satisfaction guarantee. In thirty years, the West Marine family has grown to include more than 220 plus stores that serve boating centers nationwide. During that time, West Marine has become the nation's largest specialty retailer of recreational and commercial boating supplies and apparel. Our catalog customers worldwide have access to well over 38,000 quality boating products and allow us to ship orders to more than 140 nations around the globe. Customer service and satisfaction have become the hallmarks by which we measure success at West Marine.

beOutdoors.com = We know that above all else, you would rather be boating, camping, fishing, flying, hunting or otherwise pursuing your passion for the Great Outdoors. And, frankly, you shouldn't spend more time shopping to outfit your next adventure than you spend having it. So, with that in mind, we created the beOutdoors.com cyberstore, the Internet's most comprehensive outdoor recreation e-commerce site. Our goal is simple: help others enjoy the Great Outdoors by making available a wide selection of great products at great prices.

With over 15,000 outdoor recreation products for sale in a single Internet location, beOutdoors.com is "The Great Outdoor Cyberstore", and the only one to offer a combination of boating, camping, fishing, flying and hunting products to enhance your outdoor experience.

Boatnet.com = 1) We offer a one-stop destination for boating information so boaters look to us first for their boating needs on the Internet.2) We connect the marine industry to its core target audience ­ worldwide.

Boatersmarket.com = Boaters Market dot Com.  is the Internet at it's best. BMDC is a single stop shopping  site for for some of the worlds top marine products.

Boattraderonline.com = Trader Publishing Company is America's largest publisher of classified and photo advertising magazines. With local offices serving over 150 major U.S. markets, Trader publishes more than 330 magazines which are available at over 108,000 convenience stores, newsstands, and grocery stores. Trader publishes weekly ads for over 400,000 cars for sale right now. Read by millions each week for both private party and commercial ads, Trader's publications also feature advertisements and information regarding related services, accessories and events.

directMarine.com = directMarine.com—your one-stop source for all of the best available marine equipment and supplies! Getting ready for that afternoon outing with friends—or a race across the Southern Ocean? Go straight to directMarine.com to find what you need and to get it to your front door (or any other door you choose) easily and quickly.

Marinebid.com = General Services - Provides services for all users of marinebid, including user search, managing your account, updating your information, Personal Shopper, correct your e-mail address, confirm your registration code and more.
Seller Services - Including item submission, results of our closed auctions, item status's, and more.
Buyer Services Provides services for the buyer such as auctions you have participated in, user lookup, auction results, and more.

"Connections to Connections" - this is where the WWW shines - providing lists of lists to HTTP addresses that might interest you. The term 'BROWSE' comes to mind . . .

trimarine.com/trim/Sailing Pages = Sailing Resources on the World Wide Web

sailingindex.com = The Sailing Index

cyber-dyne.com/~jkohnen/boatlink = The Mother of All Maritime Links

utl2.library.utoronto.ca/www/maplib = University of Toronto Libraries; Data, Map and Government Information Services

paw.com/sail/companies = all types of sailing companies . . .

buyersindex.com(boating) = Search 16,000 Web shopping sites and North American mail order catalogs with over 120 million product offerings for individuals and businesses.

surfinglinks.com = LINKS TO BOAT SITES.

 

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