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 Free web sites which contain valuable information for Great Lakes boaters.

Office of Boating Safety
http://www.uscgboating.org/

 A copy of the Federal Requirements for Recreational boats can be obtained at:
  http://www.uscgboating.org/reg/reg_fr_contents.asp
  
This reference book, "Navigation Rules, International - Inland." also known as "The Rules of The Road," is REQUIRED to be on board ALL vessels greater than 39.4 feet (or 12 meters) in length.  http://bookstore.gpo.gov/locations/columbus.html

 If you're interested in Captain's licensing (required if you will charge to take people out on your boat), visit:
 http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/m-pers.htm

 This site contains a listing of CG-approved courses, sample Captain's Test questions and other useful reference material.  If you require information on vessel documentation, visit:
 http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm

  If you require information on vessel documentation, visit:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm

US Coast Guard Home Page
 http://www.uscg.mil/uscg.shtm

Boater Education Courses are provided by state agencies
 http://www.boatus.com/courseline/menu.htm.

FREE online boating education course from home BOAT/US:
http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/ 

 Those successfully passing the test for any of the above courses are awarded an education completion certificate.  This certificate is accepted by all states as proof of completing a boater education course.

 The National Weather Service for the Great Lakes.
http://www.uscg.mil/d9/d9boating/D9WXINFO.html

 For Lake Erie water levels:
http://glakesonline.nos.noaa.gov/geographic.html.

  To read information about FCC regulations related to Ship Radio Stations
  http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html
 To read about requirements (including the I-68, Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit) for U. S. boaters returning from visits to Canada, please visit the INS web site at:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-68.htm