A recognized leader in the promotion of recreational boating safety and education with a membership of over 200 U.S. and Canadian organizations. http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/
International satellite system co-ordinated by USA, Russia, France and Canada. Information regarding Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon's (EPIRB's), how they work and who manufactures them. http://www.cospas-sarsat.org/
Boating safety for kids presented in a fun way. Covering subjects from the history of navigation to why boats float. http://boatsafe.com/kids/index.htm
Part of the Department of Transport, Australia, conducting investigations into marine related accidents and incidents. Reports regarding various incidents available on-line. http://www.atsb.gov.au/
Principles established from University of Florida lightning research are applied to boats, yachts, power boats, and floating facilities. Links include downloadable video, layman-oriented pamphlet, and discussion of applicable concepts referencing latest r http://www.thomson.ece.ufl.edu/lightning/
Dedicated to those individuals who freely give their time, expertise and, all too often, their lives to assist and educate the boating public. http://131.230.57.1/