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Sailing Directions: Sailing Directions. Books supplementing NIMA charts contain descriptions of coastlines, harbors, dangers, aids, port facilities, and other data that cannot be shown conveniently on charts.
Canadian Waters: Canadian Sailing Directions: Chart Sales & Distribution Office, Canadian Hydrographic Services, Department of Fisheries & Oceans, P.O. Box 8080, 1675 Russell Rd., Ottawa, Ont. K1G 3H6, Canada; 613-998-4931; www.chs-shc. dfo-mpogc.ca/chs_hq/purchase_chs.html.See Also Annapolis Sailing School:Annapolis Sailing School, Box 3335, Annapolis, MD 21403-0335; 800-638-9192; www.annapolissailing.com. Branches in Florida and the Virgin Islands. Courses range from two-day beginner courses to eight-day offshore passages.
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Health, Safety, and Community Services, 8111 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042-1213; www.redcross.org. Safe-boating classes offered at local Red Cross chapters include Basic Rowing, Basic Canoeing, Basic Sailing, and Basic Outboard Boating. Swimming and water-safety courses are also offered, ranging from Beginner to Advanced, as well as a variety of first-aid courses and training in CPR.
American Institute of Navigation, Seafarer Group, Inc., 927 Mountain Meadows Rd., Boulder, CO 80302-9252; 303-444-2307. Courses in seamanship and navigation seminars.
Annapolis Powerboat School, P.O. Box 3334, Annapolis, MD 21403-0334; 800-638-9192; www.annapolispowerboat.com.
On The Other Hand See Pass Sailing Craft:If adequate depths of water extend outward on one or both sides of the course, it is the courteous thing for the passing Boat to swing well out to a safe side to minimize the discomfort of the overtaken boat.
Proper etiquette calls for powerboats to pass sailing craft astern or well to leeward.
Publishes a periodic journal, The Spray, and monthly newsletters. Dues: $30 per year. Awards are made for outstanding seamanship and maritime literature.
United States Sailing Association (US SAILING), P.O. Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907; 401-683-0800; www.ussailing.org. The national governing body for the sport of sailing, whose mission is to encourage participation and excellence in sailing and racing in the United States. Its goals are achieved through member organizations and volunteers, supported by an administrative staff at the US SAIL Headquarters.
United States Olympic Sailing Committee, 15 Maritime Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871-6145; 401-683-0800; www.ussailing.org. This organization helps to raise funds to facilitate U.S. participation in Olympic yachting competition.
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