Boating Safety Links

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BOATU.S.)
www.boatus.com This organization provides a multitude of services for the recreational boater, including towing packages, insurance, and tips on boat buying. Check out their resources and references as well as their member benefits.

BoatU.S. Foundation
www.boatus.org Sponsors an on-line boating course and PWC course

Boat Safe.com
www.boatsafe.com has information on boating courses, safety tips and contests for children.

Commander Bob
www.commanderbob.com This website hosts a wealth of information and is a must visit for every boater.

National Marine Manufacturers Association
www.nmma.org - This website provides the consumer with a listing of all boat shows and information on NMMA's Discover Boating and Take Me Fishing Tour.

NMMA Certification Program
http://www.discoverboating.com/certification - About the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Certification Program.

The National Safe Boating Council
www.safeboatingcouncil.org consists of 325 U.S. and Canadian organizations with an interest in boating safety.

The National Transportation Safety Board
www.ntsb.gov/surface/marine/marine.htm investigates major marine accidents on navigable waters of the U.S.

United States Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
www.uscgboating.org - Volumes of information under Boating Safety including safety brochures, recall notices, port closures, boating safety courses and how to have your vessel checked.

United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Circular
http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/ashore/recreation/uscgboating.htm - A valuable source of information on established or proposed regulations and standards and other boating safety topics.

United States Coast Guard Navigation Center
www.navcen.uscg.gov - Primarily navigational information but also includes the Navigation Rules for downloading.