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• Animated Knots by Grog
  These animated knots are primarily for boaters, but many are useful for anyone who uses rope and values safety.
• Boat-Ed
  Free Online Boating Safety and Certification Courses developed in conjunction with the state boating safety agencies responsible for boater education, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Boater101
  Boater101 site is funded in part by the OMC Foundation on behalf of the former employees of the Outboard Marine Corporation to continue their legacy and interest in boating safety, environmental awareness and the marine industry.
• BoaterExam
  Online Boating License and Certification Courses approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
• BoatSafe.com
  This site covers basic boating safety concepts that you need to know if you intend to participate in water sport activities. It has been designed by marine educators to provide information to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to receive it. You can progress at your own pace and on your own time schedule.
• BoatUS
  This interactive, non-proctored course and exam has been approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program
• National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
  The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
• National Safe Boating Council (NSBC)
  The NSBC is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating through education.
• Navigation Rules Online
  Here you will find information about Federal Navigation Regulations (33 CFR), COMDTINST M16672.2D, Navigation Rules (International - Inland), the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), the Inland Navigation Rules; also known as the Rules of the Road or the Nav Rules.
• Shooting Star’s Marlinespike Page
  Knowing how to tie a few basic knots is essential to a boater's security. This site contains simplified instructions for tying a few commonly used knots.
• U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Boating Safety Division
  The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.