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The Global Site for Cruising Sailors
Strictly Sail Web Site - Since 1999, Strictly Sailing has been serving it's community with its "No Obligation" sailboat classifieds. It continues to operate today under the exact same principles bringing the very best in value to skippers looking to sell their boat.
Salty South Seas Cruisers Net - (7/25/07) Submitted by John Cover. Great cruising info for Florida, Georgia, North & South Carolina. Excellent bridge list and info on openings. Well worth some browsing time.
Southwinds - This is a link to the Southwinds Magazine website. Very Good. Has a "Yacht Club Directory" tab on the site listing other yacht clubs throughout their marketing territory. Many clubs have facilities for visiting vessels and websites. Good surfing.
Latitudes & Attitudes - This is a link to Latitudes and Attitudes magazine's website.
Discounts Available to HBYC Members - The following area merchants have offered discounts to members of HBYC. At time of purchase mention the HBYC discount and show your HBYC 2006 Member Card and they will be happy to honor the discount. Here are the merchants:
National Weather Site 7 Day Forecast
Tampa Bay Online - TBO has an excellent Dopler Radar for up to the minute positions on storms. You can also catch up on the news.
Sailing Ettiquette - Something we all can use.
REEFING -
"This is a basic but good article on reefing. Like all things, it's best to know your routine and practice rather than trying to figure it out as the storm's bearing down. A properly reefed boat will sail faster and flatter in heavy air than trying to run a full rig. Enjoy - Don""A Stormy Night On The Hook" - Article submitted by Bill Piper. Good info on how to set up a safe night's anchorage in rough weather. Click here > Stormy Night on the Hook
- Great article on anchoring.
Anchor Knot - Submitted by Bill Piper. This is a very useful knot for a number of applications: click here to see how it's done - Anchor Knot
Hooking for a great night's sleep - An article from "Good Old Boat" on anchoring techniques that will give you a solid set. Good information. Click > Good Old Boat
Submitted by Dave Zimmer - this site has some great stuff and is updated regurlary by the Coast Guard. Worth visiting on a regular basis: USCG - Alerts & Lessons Learned
BoatUS Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: This is a list that BoatUS has on it's website. Worth taking a gander. Hurricane Checklist
Here is a link to a most interesting site on Hudson just click and go: Hudson, FL
Regatta Diries - This is a site which has some nicely done diaries of Gulf Coast cruising. Some interesting reads when you have some extra time.
Caladesi Island State Park - Web Site
Downwind Sailing - Good article on the subject.
Two Great Articles from Southwinds - "Which Way To The Starting Line" is a great article on starting tactics for racing. "The PHRF Rating Process" is a great explaination of how we get our boats rated.
Free Charts from Maptech - This is a link to Maptech’s free chart download site. NOAA is the official United States cartographer and publishes over 1000 charts covering the U.S. coastline. This site offers free downloads of digital versions of NOAA chart
Sea Clear web link for charting software = SeaClear click here!
Chartering in the U.K. - This is a link to an email submitted by Bill Dalton. If you ever get to the U.K. [Great Briton or England] and want to charter a sailboat this could be a valuable link. Click here to see the email > Cruising SitesU.K. Solient Yacht Charter
Big Pass Update - This is a page from the Sarasota Yacht Club site that gives current information on the markers and status at Big Pass in Sarasota. Those of you heading that way would be well served to take a quick look at this site before going. Also, when you get near you can hail Tow Boat US on Channel 16 to get a current update. Click here to see the page > Big Pass - Sarasota
FL Anchorage Law Update - (Added 10/4/06) - This is a summary and background of recent changes to state law to protect the cruiser from local hassle. A must read if you plan to cruise the Florida coastline. Submitted by Mike Reed.
Volvo Ocean Race Official Web Site - This is the home page for this world famous circumnavigation race. You can follow the results, sign up for email updates, download streaming video [that's movies Tom] and feel as if you're in the race. Fun site to explore.
Portsmith Tables 2005 - This is a link to the official Portsmith Rating Site. You can look up your boat's rating and argue with Gene about next year's handicapping.
Two Great Articles from Southwinds - "Which Way To The Starting Line" is a great article on starting tactics for racing. "The PHRF Rating Process" is a great explaination of how we get our boats rated.
Boat U.S./ West Marine - Online Store
Boat Fix - General boat merchandise.
Florida Marine Surveyor - This is a site to surveyor services and boat appraisals should you want one done for insurance or other reasons.
This is a collection of photos from Don & Terri Himes'
