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Websites
Association of Sea Training Organisations
www.asto.org.uk
Website of an umbrella association that represents the major sailing training schemes in Great Britain. It also features news of events, training and sailing opportunities, exchange programmes, jobs and bursary funds. Aimed at, though not exclusively for, those 25 and younger.
British Antarctic Survey
www.antarctica.ac.uk
This excellent resource gives a detailed, illustrated account of the history and current activities of the British Antarctic Survey and the awesome environment that is its focus. Includes a virtual trip to the Antarctic, weather and environmental information and great links.
Crew File
www.crewfile.com
Free listing for professional and amateur boat and yacht crews, mega yacht crews and yacht skippers from around the world. Yacht charters and charter boats are also listed.
Hypothermia
www.hypothermia.org
Canadian website dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hypothermia in all environments and scenarios.
National Maritime Museum
www.nmm.ac.uk
Official website, featuring visitor info, events listings, and an online collection of more than 5700 objects and 8000 images from the museum’s extensive collection.
The Met Office
www.meto.gov.uk
News and up-to-the-minute UK and world weather reports and forecasts. The site also offers excellent educational resources and observation data, including webcams at several UK sites.
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
www.rya.org.uk
UK national association for sailing and windsurfing, motor cruising, sports boats, personal watercraft and powerboat racing. An online directory features local RYA clubs, open days and courses, including a one-day sea survival course. The website also features sailing news and technical advice.
Sailing Adventures
www.ptialaska.net/~rbtbrsrd
Enthusiast’s autobiographical site, featuring an account, in words and photographs, of a trip to Antarctica.
UK Sailing Index
www.uksail.com
An extensive resource site with well-organised sections listing sailing schools and clubs, maritime history sites, events and more.
Sailing – Inland and Offshore
www.sailing.co.za/oldfeat/1997/fa_9702.htm
'Am I bloody glad to see you buggers' were the first words from rescued solo yachtsman Tony Bullimore when the Royal Australian Navy fished him out of the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean on 9 January 1998. This article tells the human story but also looks at the questions raised over safety and rescue issues.
UK Sailing Weather for Fast Loading
www.geocities.com/morris_peter/wxlinks.html
UK sailing weather forecasts for fast loading on cell phone, Nokia Communicator or PDA.
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