We hope this will become one of the best "launching" places for all of you interested in boats, especially traditional and wooden ones ! Please forgive us if some links are not available or out of date - the Web is a constantly changing place. This is a long list, and includes sites in the UK, US, Canada, and other places. (It should load fast as it is deliberately graphics free !)

Thanks to everyone who has sent me links to add. I shall shortly be doing a full update.
Have fun !
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• The famous Thames Traditional Boat Rally -- Do NOT miss this one. July at Henley-on-Thames.
• The 2004 British Classic Motor Boat Rally web site -- All the details of this splendid rally in July.
• The River Thames Guide -- Everything about the Thames. Excellent section on boating, boatyards, chandlery, etc.
• Vintage/Traditional Boat Engines -- Guy Cook of the Thames Vintage Boat Club has a unique collection of engines, parts and manuals - ideal for restorers or owners of vintage craft. He is also looking for contributors to add to his stock.
• The Slipper Launch Collection. -- " This collection is dedicated to the Slipper Stern launches that grace the waters of the river Thames in England and other rivers and lakes around the world. It is for people who enthuse, built, build, restore or purely enjoy what is one of the finest river craft ever produced." Many good photos. Nice site Brian!
• Heritage Boat Charters -- Take a cruise on the beautiful vintage motor cruiser "St Joan". Many photos.
• Visit the Thames -- A new site from the Environment Agency. "Picture yourself, your family and your friends in a boat, floating gently down the beautiful River Thames. Or take a stroll by the water along the Thames Path... visitthames.co.uk will point you in the right direction, offering key links and contact numbers to ensure you make the most of your time" A smart, useful site with good Thames maps.
• Yachtline -- UK boat insurance from "The Premier Yacht Insurer". Established in 1990 our experienced team of Underwriters are internationally recognised by Yacht owners for their bespoke Yacht Insurance policies and comprehensive underwriting.
• International Sailing Federation -- The overseeing international body for yacht races including Olympic level  - training courses in all common classes of yacht - publishes and updates the Racing Rules, and much more.
• The Lyme Regis International School of Boatbuilding has been established as the core activity of the Lyme Regis Marine Centre to teach people to build boats of the highest quality using both traditional and modern materials and to create and maintain a centre of excellence in boatbuilding in Lyme Regis.

       VITAL LINKS:

• The Met Office (UK) for all your weather forecasting needs
• The Maritime and Coastguard Agency -- (The Coastguard) "committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment: safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas."
• The Radiocommunications Agency -- Part of the Department of Trade and Industry . "Responsible for the management of the non-military radio spectrum in the UK, which involves international representation, commissioning research, allocating spectrum and licensing its use, and keeping the radio spectrum clean". Where you write off to for your Ship's Radio Licence.
• The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saves lives at sea. "Our volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations and we provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland." Support them, become a member, donate. We need them! 
• Environment Agency for England and Wales-- The gov't body that administers the Thames and inland waterways on behalf of the British public .

• Classic Yacht Charters -- - The specialists in river Thames cruise boat hire for private parties of up to twelve people. Choose from three absolutely fabulous motor yachts - two of which, "Aberdonia" and "Mimosa", are beautifully restored vintage craft and Dunkirk Little Ships.
• Sailing In Kent --  Kent, in the South East of England, provides excellent sailing on its rivers and around its coast. "Sailing in Kent" is the practical guide for all those sailing to, from and around the Kent Coast and on Kent's tidal Rivers Thames, Medway, Stour and the Swale.
• Steam Boat Association of Great Britain -- The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain (SBA) was formed in 1971 to promote the enjoyment of steamboats and to represent the interests of steamboat owners. Membership is open to all steamboat enthusiasts, in the UK and overseas, whether or not they own a steamboat.  The Association holds regattas & cruises throughout the year...
• MarineEngine.com -- Classifies ads for all marine engines and spares. An invaluable resource, plus you can place your own ad for free, either to sell something or a "wanted" ad.
• Boat Owners World -- Everything from "Artists" to "Zebra Mussels" for boat owners, plus a Classified section. The page for wooden boats has a huge list of US web resources. Hours of exploration!
• MarineEngine.com -- Classifies ads for all marine engines and spares. An invaluable resource, plus you can place your own ad for free, either to sell something or a "wanted" ad.
• Classic Motor Boat Association of Great Britain -- A new site dedicated to classic small motor boat enthusiast's. It's the site for the C.M.B.A. association (Classic Motor Boat Association of Great Britain) and will includes classic boat manufacturer's such as Albatross, Broom, Fenn and Wood, Chris Craft, Riva's etc.
• Yachting Clothing -- Great site, great clothes, order over the net. Based in the South West of England at the busy port of Newlyn, the largest fishing port in England, with years of experience in providing seafaring, clothing for pleasure or work.  Douglas Gill, Splashdown, Guy Cotton, Guernsey Woollens etc.
• The River and Rowing Museum -- The Museum on the River Thames, Henley-on-Thames and rowing. In telling the story of the river, the town and the sport,the museum is a showcase for modern craftsmanship as well as a display of historic objects.
• Pluggy's Home Page: -- "Pluggy" (Ian Atkinson) is in the Royal Navy, serving on nuclear submarines. His site has an excellent page on the "Titanic" and another detailing all the ships he has served on.
• Glen-L Marine Designs -- Boat Plans, Patterns, and kits for the home boatbuilder (US). Excellent instructional pages for building in glass fibre and in marine ply, and much else besides.
• Sailing on Tall Ships -- On board the Sir Winston Churchill, On board the "HMS" Rose, and other full-rigged vessels. Under construction, but many good photos.
• The International Sail Training Association -- organisers of  The Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races. Includes a "A Message For 1998 From HRH Prince Philip" , a superb image library of "tall ships", and info on the famous race. A sparkling site.
• Yachting and Boating World -- Website for the four most prominent UK magazines: Yachting World, Motor Boat and Yachting, Practical Boat Owner, and Yachting Monthly. Includes a "latest news" ticker. One of the best professional sites I've ever seen.
• The Home Boat Builder Page -- The WWW page for small boat home builders by Tom Raidna:- "A forum for all of us home/backyard boatbuilders!!"
• John's Nautical & Boatbuilding Stuff -- Great links page, plus technical stuff and pictures. Very useful.
• "Slippers, Shallops and Little Ships" -- An excellent article/page on the 1997 Thames Traditional Boat Rally. By Richard Hill, well-known boating journalist for "Canal & Riverboat" magazine and other publications.
• The Internet Sailing Magazine -- Articles, book excerpts and information on new boats and gear are included here, as well as a wealth of event coverage. This is also the online home of the International Yacht Racing Union and many sailing-related businesses.
• The Royal Temple Yacht Club -- Founded on 4th March 1857 by a group of yachtsmen who sailed the River Thames in London, from the Temple Steps.
• The Walker Transportation Collection -- Huge collection of data and photos on New England transport (inc. Boats!)
• Sonning-on-Thames -- A lovely riverside village
• The Tidal Thames -- Much useful data on the lower Thames
• Canal Boating in UK & Europe -- a Major site for canal users
• The UK Sailing Academy -- Become an expert sailor at Cowes
• British Waterways -- Find out more about the historical network of British channels.
• Welcome to .net Afloat -- A guide for boat owners in the UK
• National Wooden Boat Centre - UK --The National Wooden Boat Centre. Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
• The Little Ship Club-- Home page for this London yachting club on the Thames.
• Dragon Boat Racing-- British Dragon Boat Racing Association
• Dragon Boat Racing around the World-- Merici Dragon Boat - 1995 Australian Dragon Sports Champion.
• The Swallow from Swallows and Amazons-- Lapstrake Boatbuilding - enable enthusiasts all over the world to build boats in confidence, without teaching themselves absolutely everything about clinker boatbuilding and design.
• Electric Boat Association-- UK Electric Boats Association
• MarineData Directory Index -- MDi Boating Industry Search Index (UK) .
• Dinghy Database-- Dinghy Database
• INFOHUB United Kingdom Recreation Page -- Recreations in United Kingdom, Boating, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal Southampton Yacht Club, Aladdin Sailing Index .etc.
• Welcome to Boats and Planes For Sale -- Yachts, sail, power, fishing, commercial, work boats,etc. The magazine.
• Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races, UK -- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races, River Thames, London.
• The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Rowing -- Virtual Library, Water Sports, Rowing .(Oxford UK)
• Oxford University Rowing Clubs (OURCs) -- Everything there is on the Web about rowing at Oxford, England
• Rachel Quarrell's Rowing Web Service -- (University of Oxford). Over 14000 accesses so far this year.
• Caius Boat Club -- The homepages of Caius Boat Club, Cambridge.
• Pennine Boat Trips of Skipton -- Private Charters and Public Trips on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
• Hoseasons-- Holidays Afloat on UK waterways
• AccomoDATA -- Holiday accomodation database, including boating holidays
• Cyberia Kingston-- A Cyber Cafe in Kingston Upon Thames (right beside the river!)
• MagFinder Online-- But A Boat. UK - Monthly. Pictorial advertising medium for craft under £10,000.
• MarineData Advertiser Index -- British Marine Industries Federation: trade association of the UK boat industry
• Nottingham Sprint Regatta-- Nottingham Sprint Regatta. 16th July 1994.Nottingham Sprint Regatta. Saturday 13th July 1996,on the River Trent in Nottingham, probably the best stretch of river for rowing in the UK
• Recreation Guides & Maps Made Easy -- US Guide re hiking in the UK Cotwolds, boating on The Broads or cruising on the Canals, etc.
• Sea.Net-- News, information and links relating to the shipping industry
• Crewseekers-- On-line sailing crew database.
• Boats, Boats and more Boats in the UK-- UK Boats for sale both private and commercial. Up to the minute news, notices, and catalogues
• Environment Agency for England and Wales-- The gov't body that administers the Thames and inland waterways on behalf of the British public .
• BOATNET's Links to the Internet -- BOATNET's Internet Explorer . Pick of the month
• Professional Boat Builder. -- For those working in design, construction, and repair.
• Yachting.-- The US Magazine
• WoodenBoat Magazine & Forum -- Design, building, and maintenance of traditional wooden boats.
• WoodenBoat On-Line Magazine Index
• WoodenBoat Store Mail Order Catalog
• WoodenBoat Show '96 at Mystic Seaport, CT, USA
• The PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II -- Travelling goodwill ambassador
• IRIS-- Wood resources directory
• Schooner Sailing -- On the coast of Maine
• Jacques Mertens-- Boat plans available online!
• Nautical Stuff -- Great material about recreational boatbuilding and design, by Stuart Wier.
• Antique and Classic Boat Society-- For those who use and admire classic power craft
• The Center for Wooden Boats -- From Seattle.
• WoodWeb -- For you woodworkers.
• Professional BoatBuilder Magazine --The Magazine for Those Working in Design, Construction, and Repair
• American Boat Listings Search -- Search the USA for the boat of your dreams
• Capt. James' Crew/Boat Swaplist -- Capt. James' Crew/Boat Swap List.
• The Group 4 Site -- The Yacht "Group 4" was the winner of the BT Global Challenge 1996-97, an around-the-world yacht race going the "wrong way" against the trade winds and currents. This is her story of the race.
• Sam Brewsters' solo Navigation on Heath Insured-- Details on Samantha's global yacht voyage
• Noah Publications --Fine Marine Photography
• What's in it for Women -- I've no idea how this got on the list ...
  

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  FTP Archives Some File Libraries for Boaters:

  • ftp://dell1.dell.com/directory/donate/boats {Boat pictures}
  • ftp://ftp.uic.agh.edu.pl/pub/misc/gifs/ships{Tall Ships pictures}
  • The international Internet rec.boats gif archive. -- Dozens of boating images are available for downloading through this FTP index.

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  VISIT OUR OTHER PAGES :

  • The Thames Traditional Boat Rally home page
  • The Thames Vintage Boat Club page

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  I hope you have enjoyed these links and will come back for more (I update it every few weeks) and that you will also pass the address of this page on to your friends, post it on newsgroups etc.

  Any comments or feedback re the above links are welcome, as are suggestions for additions to the list, especially for any UK sites
  - email me at mike@phillipsweb.co.uk. Enjoy !

  

  Mike Phillips. (Webmaster)

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