Links
Note: These links will take you off the Vancouver Squadron site – we are not responsible for the content of any sites linked here. All links will open in a new window.
Canadian Coast Guard – Pacific Region
Canadian Coast Guard – Office of Boating Safety
Canadian Hydrographic Service – Charts and Publications
Canadian Hydrographic Service – Chart 1: Symbols and Abbreviations
Canadian Coast Guard – Canadian Aids to Navigation System (book)
Canadian Coast Guard – Canadian Aids to Navigation System (poster)
Canadian Coast Guard – Notices to Mariners and other publications
Weather Office – West Coast Marine Weather
Radio Aids to Marine Navigation – Pacific
RBR-2: Technical Requirements for the Operation of Mobile Stations in the Maritime Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (IC) – MMSI number application form
Canadian MMSI Database Search for MMSI numbers
Canadian West Coast suggested VHF/FM Marine Channels (pdf file)
Animated knots at each of
Splicing instructions at each of:
Saanich Peninsula’s CPSS Squadron’s animated lights internet page (Aids to Navigation)
Sailnet Rules of the Road (online interactive)
Navrules, a shareware program to teach the lights, shapes, and sound signals required by the Collision Regulations
NOAA (American) Coast Pilot Guides
Canadian Hydrographic Service: Tide and Current Tables
Canadian Hydrographic Service: Notices to Mariners and List of Lights, Bouys and Fog Signals