USCG FLOAT PLAN: Fillable, save, print, share with a trusted friend before you depart

- USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach: (310) 521-3600; +1 for missing boats

- USCG Sector San Diego: (619) 278-7000; +1 for missing boats.

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USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook (digital copy HERE)​

- Updated 2019 JUN 28. Online Rules as Required on Vessels Over 40'

- USCG NavRules FAQs

- USCG NavRules Notice Regarding Use of Electronic Charts, NavRules, etc

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Bare Boat Packing Hints:  Items to consider bringing along.

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Bare Boat Skipper's Checklist: Suggestions to help prepare you and your crew.

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AZ Charters / Rentals:  Sailboat Shop, tell Tom that Emory sent you!

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AZ "Fractional" Boat Ownership: Tumbleweed Sailing, tell Bruce that Emory sent you!

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CA Charters / Rentals: Marina Sailing, tell them Emory sent you!

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Charts Online - Navigation: Navionics web and mobile phone versions.

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CATALINA ISLAND

-Course Settings:  I know...cheater!

-Two Harbors:  Great get away.  Less commercial than Avalon.  Still can be busy. 

-"Cat Harbor":  Catalina Harbor on the backside.  The quiet side. Our favorite. 

-Avalon and Avalon Live Availability

-Catalina Bow & Stern Mooring Instructions

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NOAA Weather:  scroll to bottom of this regional report for PZZ655-091715- Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands

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WindAlert (App):  West San Pedro Channel Station.  Click MAP view for more choices.

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How windy is it? The Beaufort Wind Scale! Force 4...TIME TO REEF!

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Let us know if you have suggestions for more tools to add!