A downloadable email program designed to be used with a PACTOR modem to provide HF radio email capability. Can be used with Sailmail or HAM (Amateur Radio) sites.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Satellite photos and weather charts.

Noon Site

A site dedicated to world cruisers. Very informative with many links.

Seven Seas Cruising Association

The Seven Seas Cruising Association is dedicated to world cruisers. Its web site has a tremendous amount of information about destinations, items for sale, and comments about equipment use and reliability.

Santa Cruz Yacht Club

Winlink 2000 Home Page

Winlink is the Amateur Radio (HAM) equivalent of Sail Mail. They provide free internet nodes throughout the world for use with HF email. You must have an amateur radio operators license to use this service.

World Currency Converter

Up to the minute world currency conversion rates for the traveler.

Sail Mail

Winlink is the Amateur Radio (HAM) equivalent of Sail Mail. They provide free internet nodes throughout the world for use with HF email. You must have an amateur radio operators license to use this service.

Fleet Numerical Meteorological and Oceanography Center

Click on "Public Access". Another great weather web site.

Vessel Tracking

YOTREPS is a vessel tracking system used by Amateur Radio (HAM) operators. Vessels check in daily at 0325 UTC on 14313 MHz 20 meter amateur frequency and provide location and sailing conditions. This information is posted on the YOTREPS web site for friends and relatives to view.

Divers Alert Network (DAN)

The primary mission of DAN is to provide divers with leading edge information about diving medicine. They also have a great medical evacuation plan in case of an emergency.

United States Coast Guard Navigation Center

This Coast Guard site provides up the minute information on GPS and LORAN status, Local Notice to Mariners, and lots of information in general on navigation.

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

A civilian volunteer organization associated with the United States Coast Guard. Provide free vessel inspections, public education courses on boating and navigation, safety patrols and participate in homeland security.

United States Power Squadron

The Power and Sail Squadron provides excellent classes in all aspects of boating including marine electrical and electronics systems.

Grand Lake Marina

Grand Lake Marina on the shores of Grand Lake, Colorado provides boat rental, chartered cruises, pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks, catering, and coffe on the Continental Divide near Granby, Shadow Mountain, and Winter Park.

Grand Lake Homes

Whether you are looking to purchase or rent a house in Grand Lake, this is the firm we recommend. They have the largest selection and best team in the area.