Sailing Yacht Resources for Cruisers
Weather
Marine and Coastal Weather Services
NOAA National Weather Service
Boat Equipment & Service Providers for Event Horizon
Blakes Lavac Taylors - manufacturer of Baby Blakes and seacocks
Boat Leather - leather coverings for boat hardware
Defender - marine outfitter and US dealer for Blakes Lavac Taylors
Global Rigging standing rigging
Island Reflections - custom boat lettering
Jamestown Distributors - (Bristol, RI) woodworking and boat building supplies, RI Vetus dealer
Lewmar - winches and windlass
Mailspeed Marine - marine chandler and UK dealer for Blakes Lavac Taylors
Navtec - hydraulic systems
Northstar - GPS chart plotter systems
Ocean Options - service providers for Espar heater systems, Sea Recovery watermakers, and Sea Frost refrigeration systems
Ockam - performance information systems (and welcomed entertainment during long voyages)
PYI - marine equipment and supplies, including Max-Props and accessories
UK Halsey Sailmakers previously Halsey Lidgard in Old Mystic, Connecticut
Torresen Marine - sailboat specialist featuring diesel engine references and online shopping for manuals, parts and service kits
Vetus - boat products and parts, including type Tom S cowl ventilator
Westerbeke - diesel generators
Yachtpaint.com - Interlux's boat paint US product guide
Yanmar - marine diesel engines
Preferred Personal Gear, Navigation & Safety Suppliers
66° North - foul weather gear and clothing from Iceland
Bluewater books & charts
Harken - sailboat hardware and accessories
Landfall Navigation - offshore safety and navigation equipment
Layline - gear and equipment
Musto - performance sailing gear
US Safety & Survival Gear Suppliers and Servicing Centers, including Life Raft & Survival Equipment of Portsmouth, RI
Cruising References
Flags Of The World can help you identify flags - it's the largest website devoted to the study of flags
Noonsite features essential information on all matters of interest to sailors planning an offshore voyage anywhere in the world, whether already underway or still in the preparatory stages
Seven Seas Cruising Association provides links to valuable information for cruisers
Communications
Dockside Radio - sailor's quick-start to SSB installation and operations
Sailmail – radio email & weather reporting system for yachts at sea
Additonal Resources
Practical Sailor - reviews and comparative critiques on boat gear
Local Notice to Mariners is provided by the US Coast Guard
Official 406 MHz EPIRB Registration Form
Galley
The Cook's Thesaurus is an encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools, including pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions
Epicurious shares an extensive recipe collection
Martha Stewart online has an excellent recipe finder – search by ingredient or keyword
Saveur is always an interesting read for foodies, plus you can learn about the people and cultures behind culinary traditions
Medical
RXList - easy-to-reference medical and pharmaceutical information, including side effects and dosages for hundreds of common medications
MedLink medical services
TravMed – international travel health information including trip prep and clinic directory
Newspapers & Magazines
Today’s front pages from around the globe — over 450 newspapers