Ports of Call

48 Degrees North
The online version of the print magazine. Includes features, monthly articles, subscription information, classifieds, plus a large collection of links.

American Sailing Association
The American Sailing Association sets standards for sailing schools, instructors and students. Since 1983 more than 200,000 sailors have been certified to ASA standards. This site contains membership information, describes their standards, and includes contact information for their schools.

BoatDiesel.com
A site--managed by author Peter Compton (Troubleshooting Marine Diesels)--dedicated to all aspects of marine diesel engines, including troubleshooting, part procurement, classifed ads, and numerous forums.

Boat US
Official website of the Boat owners Association of the United States. Site includes information concerning boat insurance, towing services, classified ads, and boat loans, as well as a store locator and a full online catalog of marine products.

Call Me Fishmeal
Personal homepage of a sailboat racing fan.

Caribbean Compass
An insider's view of the Southern Caribbean's vibrant marine scene. Writers including cruising-guide authors Chris Doyle and Don Street. Provides monthly news and views on what's happening on the water and along the shore.

Colgate Offshore Sailing School
Website for Steve and Doris Colgate's (Sailing: A Woman's Guide) popular sailing school. Site provides information about their classes, but also important information about sailing clubs, certification, and sailboats for sale.

Cruising World & Sailing World
The online version of the print magazines, Cruising World and Sailing World. Website contains bulletin boards, event schedules, weather links, racing information, subscription information, and back issues.

DIY Boat Owner magazine
http://www.diy-boat.com/
DIY ("do-it-yourself") boat owner, the Marine Maintenance magazine, is devoted exclusively to routine maintenance, installations, repairs and upgrades on powerboats and sailboats. Published quarterly, each issue provides hands-on boat owners with detailed, step-by-step information that they need to maintain, repair, upgrade and troubleshoot their boats and all onboard equipment from electrical to plumbing, service diesel and gasoline engines, customize interiors and more — and all to professional or ABYC Standards.

E&B Marine Boating Links Site
Website contains extensive listing of nautical links. Links are to everything from Safety at Sea seminar locations to newsgroups to maritime history sites.

Good Old Boat magazine
http://www.goodoldboat.com/
Good Old Boat is creating a community of sailors through a directory of sailing organizations and contacts. By pooling the knowledge of readers, they are also creating a directory of the suppliers of parts and services for many boats. Their technical articles focus on maintenance and upgrade issues.

Hamilton Marine
Site features online specials offered by this unique Maine chandlery.

Harold H. Payson & Co.
Author Harold "Dynamite" Payson's (Build the New Instant Boats) official website, offering boat plans, builder testimonials, and boat modeling information.

International Sailing Federation
The world international governing body of sailboat racing. Up-to-date racing news, rankings, and rules.

Noonsite.com
Author Jimmy Cornell's (World Cruising Routes, World Cruising Handbook) global site for cruising sailors. Information about planning voyages anywhere in the world, including clearance formalities, visa requirements, entry fees, and weather.

Ocean Navigator
The online version of the print magazine Ocean Navigator, containing discussion boards, information about seminars, voyage logs, back issues and subscription information.

Practical Sailor
http://www.practical-sailor.com/
Monthly magazine that delivers impartial and uncompromising evaluations of today’s sailing gear and equipment.

Power Cruising Magazine
http://www.powercruisingmag.com/index.jsp

Red Sky at Night
Online nautical store with everything from ship's bells to books. Carry over 2,000 nautical titles.

Ropers Knots Page
An illustrated online index of sailing knots from Bends to Stoppers. This award-winning site also contains a number of links and a library of books about knots.

Sailing Alternatives, Inc.
A nonprofit organization that provides sailing opportunities to people with disabilities. Includes everything from local recreation to international sail racing, plus rehab and therapy, instruction, and coaching.

Sailing, Inland & Offshore Magazine
South Africa's oldest yachting magazine. Book reviews, features, monthly columns, and previous issues are indexed, plus web links and classified ads.

Sailing Source
Sailing news, boat reviews, boats for sale, and Sailor's Store.

SailNet
A comprehensive source for sailors, featuring sailing news and articles, product reviews, expert advice, and buying guides.

Sea Tow Lifelines
http://www.seatow.com/
Sea Tow Services International is dedicated to providing members with a variety of on-water services, including multiple area towing, jump starts, covered ungroundings, fuel drops and more.

West Marine
Online version of the popular store for all boating needs. Site also includes a store locator, gift registry, and special online bargins.

Yachts and Yachting Magazine
What's new in the yachting world, all from a British perspective.

Yachtingnet
Features, news, tips, and a buying guide from the editors of Yachting magazine.