United States Power Squadron |
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United States Power Squadron |
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. |
USPS NEWS |
All the latest events in USPS. A
web news blog. |
United States Power Squadron - District 4
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The Home Page for the District that
our squadron belongs to. |
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
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. |
How to fly Flags |
USPS instructions on flying your
flags and burgees |
National Safe Boating Test |
Test your boating knowledge
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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.
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Commodore Uniform Company |
A uniform supplier for the USPS
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US Government
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Declaration of Independence |
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The Constitution of the United States of America
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NASA site |
The official NASA site.
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US Government recalls |
A one stop site for government
recalls. This includes boats. |
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Coast Guard Links & State of NJ |
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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 4th and
5th CG District. |
USCG - Documentation Center |
This site permits you to enter a
documentation number and search for ownership and liens.
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USCG-Vessel Documentation Form |
Application for Vessel
Documentation |
USCG - Office of Boating Safety |
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USCG - MMSI (Through Boat US) |
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 State Marine Police Website |
NJ State Marine Police website
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State of NJ Boat Registration |
Online boat registration for the
State of NJ |
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Private site that organizes CG information |
Private site nothing known about
the site. |
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Weather links |
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NOAA Weather |
Forecasts & Information
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Weather Channel |
The Weather Channel
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Weather Underground |
Site with hourly predictions and
details |
Weather Images |
Commercial site with pop ups
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Weather Boating Industry |
Recreational Boating Industry
Weather |
Boats, Yachts: Safe Harbor - Hurricane Preparation
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Hurricane preparation information
site |
Marine Weather (private) |
Forecasts |
Earth from satellites |
Views of Earth from satellites
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ONR Science &
Technology Focus: Oceanography
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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 |
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Tide Predictions
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Tide predictions |
Tide predictions for Raritan Bay,
the East and Hudson Rivers. |
Tide Tables |
Water Level Tidal Predictions by
NOAA |
Tide program |
Privately written and maintained
see disclaimer. |
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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. |
Office of Coast Survey - Home - Nautical Charts
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Latest on free Raster Charts. See
two articles below
Article 1
Article 2 |
Charts in Booklet form. |
Charts in booklet form from NOAA. |
NOAA Nautical Chart On-Line Viewer |
View NOAA chart online by chart
number. |
US Geological Survey |
Home Site |
Charts on Demand |
NOAA charts on demand information
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MapTech |
Commercial Map and Chart site
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Rand McNally |
Internet map site
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Mapquest |
Internet map site
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Navigation site |
Basics, LOP, Compass, Tides and
more |
Marina.com |
Extensive maps and satellite photos
plus other information for boaters. Good planning tool. |
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Graphics & Misc.
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Homeland Security Resource |
Non Government but interesting
site. |
Robert's Rules of Order |
Robert's Rules of Order 1915
edition complete |
Animated Knots
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A great website of knots. Dynamic
tying of knots. |
Ropers Knot Page |
A great website of knots. All
different types with pictures |
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. |
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Computer sites
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Truth or Fiction |
Site to check computer rumors
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Urban Legends |
Site to check computer rumors
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Symantec Virus |
Symantec virus site for virus info
and Hoaxes |
Mcafee |
McAfee virus site for virus info |
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Coastal Boating dot net |
Boating info site |
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Sailing Links |
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Mark Rosenstein's Sailing Page |
Sailing Page
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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
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Educational
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Advanced Navigation |
Online course for marine navigation
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US Sailing |
Information on sailing and
navigation |
The COOLRoom |
Rutgers University Coastal Ocean
Observation Lab |
The Planetary Society |
The largest nonprofit
nongovernmental space advocacy group on Earth. |
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Commercial - General
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American Red Cross Boating Safety Tips in Heat |
Baoting safety tips in hot weather |
Boat Industry Page |
The Boat Building Industry |
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. |
Boat US
Boats for Sale
Garmin GPS
Marine Surveyors
Magellan GPS
MapTech
Sailboat Rentals in NJ
Teak
Products (Foreign)
West Marine
Zincs on line |
Commercial sites for boating
equipment, parts etc. |