Useful Informational Links for Boaters

  Weather and Sea Information:

• NWS Forecast Office, Melbourne, FL
  
• NWS Marine Weather Forecast
• NOAA Beach and Water Temperatures
• NOAA Tide Predictions
• NOAA National Data Buoy Center 
• NOAA Coastal Inundation Dashboard 
• NWS Port Canaveral Weather
• National Hurricane Center 

Navigation:

• Local Notices to Mariners
• Navigation Rules 
• United States Coast Pilot 
  
• Light List  
• NOAA Navigational Chart Information
• NOAA U.S. Chart #1
• Maritime Safety Information
  

Boat Safely and Responsibly:

• Float Plan Form (PDF Download)
  Complete the form before you go boating and leave it with someone who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard, or other rescue agency, should you not return or check in as planned.
  
  
• EPRIB Registration
  If you purchase a new or used U.S. coded 406 MHz beacon you MUST register it with NOAA as required by law.
  
  
• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Radio
• Safe Boating Videos
• Kidde Fire Extinguisher Safety Recall Alert Nov. 2017 (PDF Download)
• A Paddler's Guide to Safety
  

• Florida Vessel Turn-In Program
  The Florida Vessel Turn-In Program allows vessel owners who have received a written citation or warning for their vessel being at risk to voluntarily surrender their unwanted vessel to the FWC. Surrendered vessels will be removed from Florida waters and destroyed at no cost to the vessel owner.

• Pumpout Locations Mobile App
  Pumpout Nav, a free iOS and Android app, uses a boater’s location information to suggest the nearest public pumpout station on a map or list. Pumpout Nav helps boaters find the amenities they need and helps marinas promote their services.
  
  

  Maritime State and Local Information:

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Boating Regulations
  A summary of Florida's boating laws found in Ch. 327 and Ch. 328, Florida Statutes.
  
  
• Manatee Zones
  

  Environmental Protection:

• EPA Oceans and Coastal Protection
• EPA Beach Watch
• The Ocean Conservancy 

   U.S. Boating Organizations:

• National Safe Boating Council
• Boating Safety Resource Center
• Rental Boat Safety
• American Canoe Association
• US Sailing
• United States Power Squadron
• US Naval Sea Cadet Corps
• Sea Scouts BSA
• Boat Safe Kids
• Boat US
• Sea Tow 

Marine Safety & Security:

• America's Waterway Watch
• US Maritime Resource Center