Nothing to do with chains . . merely a list of other boating sites that may be of interest. The list is almost alphabetic – except that like items are grouped together. British sites are shown by the flag.
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ALIA Sailing Pages – Resources for Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper with weather and tide links, and images from cruises on the south coast of Ireland.- Bakker, Hajo – Offers a wide variety of photos from Dutch regatas and sailing events.
- BBC Sport: Your Tributes to Sir Peter Blake – Page dedicated to the late New Zealand sailing legend.
- Beginners Guide to Sailing – a very useful and wide ranging guide – although note that some of the detail is only applicable to the USA.
- Sir Peter Blake Trust – Explains the objectives and initiatives of the trust set up to commemorate Sir Peter Blake. Site also contains a detailed biography.
- Blue Water Sailing – Newsletter of gear and seamanship for offshore sailors.
- Building your Dreamboat – Pictures and information on building a 34′ sailboat.
- Carl’s Sailing Calculator – Calculate the various figures of merit for any sailboat. Graphically compare any two boats from an extensive list.
- Chione T – Offers specifications and history of Chione T, a small heavy displacement, gaff rigged cutter, and the pleasures of sailing a gaffer in the modern world.
- Coastal Sailing – Resource for local sailing, racing, and cruising information.
- CrewFile – Offers lists for yacht crew worldwide. Includes sections for crew and skippers.
- Dave Culp Speedsailing – Provides photos and articles on high speed sailing.
- English-French Sailing Dictionary – Dictionary of sailing terms may be useful to English speakers sailing in French-speaking waters.
- Jubilee Sailing Trust – Bringing together able-bodied and physically disabled people through the medium of tall ship sailing and building.
- la voile.com – Information about sailboats and sailing, including the flag alphabet, photo gallery, boat specs, learning to sail, and links to suppliers.
- Lark Class Association – Class association page providing the latest news and results.
- Ellen MacArthur – Official site of the British yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur. Includes audio/video, latest news, photos, and reports from Ellen’s latest sailing challenge.
- BBC News: Ellen MacArthur Profile – Recent news coverage, video, photos, background on Ellen, stats, and other details on Ellen MacArthur’s ’round-the-world voyage aboard B&Q.
- Ellen MacArthur Trust – Aim is to support, empower, and enliven children suffering from cancer or leukaemia by introducing them to the joys of sailing on the sea.
- Guardian Unlimited: Ellen MacArthur – Features an archived gallery, articles, and links dedicated to the record-breaking ’round-the-world sailor.
- TIME Europe: Ellen MacArthur – Feature article dedicated to the British yachtswoman and her solo circumnavigation races.
- MadForSailing – Includes news, venue information, reviews, stories, performance tips, resources, and shopping.
- Mark Rosenstein’s Sailing Page – Provides links to recreational sailing Internet resources, maritime museums, tallships, one-design classes, maritime history resources and more.
- Noonsite.com – Aims to provide essential information on all matters of interest to sailors planning an offshore voyage anywhere in the world.
- Off To Sea – Provides a mooring exchange scheme for the listing and exchange of mooring places while cruising. Also includes crew and skipper listings.
- OnLine Yacht Club – Host site for U.S. SAILING, Whitbread 60, Royal Ocean Racing Club, The Navigation Foundation and the Around Alone Race, formerly the BOC.
- Oxford Sailing Club – General details about the club and its activities.
- Sail Magazine Buyers Guide – Guide published annually to help potential buyers browse boats, manufacturers, and related equipment.
- Sailboat for Sale or Sail – Information site on sailboat maintenance. From antifoul to fibreglass repair, or sailboat rigging to boat engines.
- SailCrew.co.uk – Offers a database for captains and crew. Includes Cowes Week details.
- sailfree.com – Resources for expert and novice sailors including information on sailboats, navigation, racing, news, terminology, and related literature.
- Sailing Information Centre – Articles to help you sail faster with a focus on centreboard and dinghy sailing.
- Sailing Thru Science – Sail around the world on a single handed non-stop voyage aboard Northwest Spirit, a 60″ world class sailing yacht.
- Sailing Wiki, The – Sailing enthusiast can find information, share knowledge, or just browse the up-to-date pages and galleries. Sections on dinghies, multihulls, ocean racing, cruising, boatbuilding, electronics, materials, and more.
- SailSolent – An online newspaper providing sailing news, club information, and events.
- Speed Sailing Pages – Dedicated to the development of high speed sailing boats and windsurfers, focusing on Weymouth Speed Week, which is run by volunteers at Portland Harbour every year.
- T-Systems Sailing Portal – Offers a variety of information on Team Shosholoza and T-Systems Team 2008, as well as general information about sailing.
- Thompson, Brian – Information on Brian Thompson’s mini-transat campaign. Features photographs, stories, history, and coverage of current races.
- Trailer Sailor – Online resource for the small boat sailor.
- Trinity – Site invites other home boat builders to share their dreams and boat building adventures.
- UK Dinghy Racing – For all dinghy racers, leave massages, chat on current issues and enter details of your Sailing Club or Class Association.
- United States Naval Institute – Established in 1873 to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas, to disseminate and advance the knowledge of sea power, and to preserve America’s naval and maritime heritage.
- US Sailing – Features lessons about sailboats, navigation and safety, navigation and design calculators, and online videos and sailing tests.
- World Sailing Speed Record Council
– Organisation that maintains both short distance and offshore speed sailing records. - Yachting Universe – Online sailing magazine featuring daily news, equipment, deals, and more.
- Yachting.com – For yachting enthusiasts and sailors to share information about yachts and yacht charters.
- Yachts & Yachting – Sailing portal featuring sailing-themed classifieds, news, profiles, photos, shopping, and other tips.
- Yun Khan International Project – Given name for a 30 year-old Boden Design known as Temptress 34′. She was originally built in Sydney and is now getting a refit.
