Boating Links:
- Bodega Marine Lab Vessel Operations
- Boating Laws & Regulations - Navigation Rules
- California Boat Ramps Locator
- California Dept Boating & Waterways – includes CA boating laws
- Sample VSC form (vessel safetycheck)
- Sample checklist & float plan
- US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
Virtual, on-line boating courses:
- America's Boating Course
- BoatSafe.com
- California Dept Boating & Waterways (Free)
- Emergency VHF Radio & Digital Select Calling Tutorial
- Radio Communication for the Recreational Mariner - Boat U.S. Foundation OnLine Tutorial
Real boating courses:
- UC Davis/DOI or CA State Courses
- Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC)
- USCG Auxiliary
- US Power Squadron
Additional education & safety links:
- American Boat and Yacht Council
- Boat U.S/Foundation Safety Topics
- Boating Safety Product Recalls (via West Marine)
- California Boating Safety Officers Association
- National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
- National Safe Boating Council
- National Safe Boating Campaign
- National Water Safety Congress
- Radio Communication for the Recreational Mariner
- Title 46 Federal Boating Regulations
- Title 33 Federal Boating Regulations
- United Safe Boating Institute
- West Marine Advisor
Other Useful Sites:
BML Marine Operations