Our Collection of
Useful Links
Events & Classes
Standards Associations
Recommended Standards for the US and Canada; required by almost all insurance companies.
The US primary fire protection organization; their recommendations cover both vessels and docks
EU Recreational Craft Directive (standards for EU Vessels and Operation)
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013L0053
Surveyor Accreditation
Consulting
Government Agencies & Forms
The REAL US Documentation Site, beware of those charging large fees to complete your COD renewal
The REAL US Documentation Site, beware of those charging large fees to complete your COD renewal
Training Programs
Founded by the late Charles F. Chapman and the late Glen D. Castle, the Chapman Schoolhas trained over 25,000 students since 1971.
John Neal’s long time offshore sailing program and excellent boat selection consulting
For those interested in more ‘sporty’ cruising. One of the best sailors of all time will take you wherever he’s sailing. Highly recommended for those considering long distance cruising
Boater Associations and Events
Trade Associations & Events
Weather
“Custom weather and routing information for small vessels in the Caribbean Sea, Bahamas and United States East Coast.”
Ports & Harbours
HAIL ON VHF 17 OR CALL 410-263-7973 FOR DOCK SPACE
https://www.annapolis.gov/165/Harbormaster?utm_source=waterway_guide&utm_medium=referral
Technical – Boat Engines
Our ‘go to’ engine surveying team; some of the best large engine folks in the industry.
Bradley Marine Services
Technical – Electrical and Electronics
The BEST Facebook Group for Marine Electrical Information. Moderted by Rod Collins and Scott Berg
A book about electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, chargers and inverter/chargers.
and a book on Energy Systems
Crimping Guide
Gauge Troubleshooting
Technical – Rigging
Excellent discussion from Yachting Monthly and Sail Magazine technical writer
A Rare ‘Blog’ recommendation with an excellent set of technical discussions on rigging.
Radio and Electronics
An excellent resource for icom HF Radio and all Satellite Systems and more.
HF Radio Voice Service – Seven Seas Cruising Association
Call sign: KPK Frequency: 8104
Daily Broadcasts: 1215 UTC (0715 Eastern Standard Time or 0815 Eastern Daylight Time)
https://ssca.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=710182&module_id=283983
Just for Fun
Boating Magazines & Online Publications
Marine Services
Safety & Safety Focused Organizations
The mission of BoatWatch.org is to maintain a worldwide network of resources to aid mariners that are missing or overdue; have a boat stolen; or to whom urgent messages need to be relayed.
Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA/NEC)
Electric Shock Drowning
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/electrical/electric-shock-drowning
EC&M EBooks Library – Electric Shock Drowning (ESD)
What Lies Beneath – David Rifkin on ESD
Fixed Fire Fighting Systems by Steve D’Antonio (PDF)
Originally published in Professional Boatbuilder Magazine.
ttps://stevedmarineconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FixedFireEx125_03.pdf
