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Cruise the Web for fun and useful information at sites that share a passion for messing about in boats, with facts, tips and advice on shopping for yachts, virtual plans for the do-it-yourself boat builder, forums and message boards.

Also check out trainiing classes, charts & calculators, equipment reviews, safety rules, news and updates...

The Mother of All Maritime Links - Seemingly more links than there are stars to steer by - and in over 100 categories - ranging from amateur boat building to yachts, courtesy of John's Nautical & Boatbuilding Page.

MarineWaypoints.com - Ship-shape design and an ocean of information with thousands of links, plus a special resource section offering online charts and calculators, a nautical glossary, forum, and lots more.

SailNet - A commercial site that knows how to pull in the crowds with news, feature and reader reviews, along with an extensive resource section featuring discussion lists, messageboards, equipment specs and more.

BoatingOZ.com.au - Say g'day to a Web site after our own hearts, featuring human-guided search to the boating scene Down Under with feature articles, news, weather, and a directory to major training, fishing, sailing and related boating links throughout Australia.

Pat's Boating in Canada - A one-man crew online since 1996, building a mega-site of information for the Canadian boating community with advice, news and useful information.

Boating Magazine - The cyber-edition of the popular U.S. print publication offering news, feature articles on fishing and boating, boat and equipment reviews, and more.

Boating Safety Resource - An extensive guide to boating advice, rules & regulations, navigation tips, along with boat reviews, feature articles.

The Boating Blog - News & updates on the latest boats, equipment and gear, plus surf around for more on marine electrics, fishing tips, boats & yachts for sale, and a busy visitor forum.

also see -> Diving & Snorkeling | Fishing | Yachting

also see -> Buying a Boat? What You Need to Know

Boating Safety : Learn Good Habits Early

Buying Boat Insurance