There is a humorous adage that says the two best days for a boat owner are the day the boat is bought and the day it is sold. Owning and maintaining a boat are complex tasks to be sure, but the rewards of sailing on a serene lake for personal reflection, taking the family for a ride on the river to that perfect picnic place or going out with friends for some deep-sea fishing far outweigh the outlay of work. For those who have purchased a boat and for those giving it serious thought, the following pages and contacts are available to give you tips and information.

1. Sailing Cruise A blog about sailing by sailors including equipment, basic information and vacations.
2. Daily Boater Tips and trends from the world of boating.
3. Paddle Sports Blog Blog from Colorado on kayaks and paddle boats.
4. TripSailor Blogs from several contributors who have sailed to various destinations.
5. Zoar Outdoor Detailed site for kayaking for the whole family.
6. Boating Safety, Tips and Tricks Blog by a Coast Guard Master and boating instructor.
7. All About Houseboats Information for those contemplating a houseboat.
8. NauticEd Blog from an online boating school.
9. Irene’s Kayaking Blog Kayaking information from an active whitewater traveler.
10. Canoeing Tips Information on enjoying canoeing while camping.
11. Divester All about dive boating.
12. Virginia Boat Club A non-profit organization that promotes safe rowing.
13. Boot Key Harbor Navigating the Florida Keys
14. BitterEnd Blog Written by an expert in towing and assisting vessels.
15. Three Sheets Northwest Boating site from the Pacific Northwest.
16. Boat Bits Blog by a filmmaking sailor.
17. Capt’n Pauley’s Virtual Boatyard Blog for the do-it-yourself boater.
18. Fishing and Boats Equipment and advice for boaters.
19. BoatFlorida.com Site for all things nautical in Florida.
20. Big Bad Boat For those who wish to dabble in powerboating.
21. A Catamaran for Two How a couple built their catamaran.
22. Scott’s Boat Pages Boating commentary on a sailor “obsessed” by boats.
23. Get Lost on Purpose A couple’s water travel blog.
24. Torresen Sailing News Sailing news for those who may be interested in nautical competition.
25. Small Craft Advisor Blog for owners of boats 30 feet and under.
26. Boating Safety Blog Information, opinions and links for boating safety.
27. Messing About in Boats A whimsical nautical blog.
28. Tugster Views from New York Harbor.
29. Sailing, Simplicity and the Pursuit of Happiness Thoughts from a school teacher turned sailor.
30. Boat Names Help for naming your boat.
31. Old Salt Blog Tales from the sea.
32. Sweetwater Cruising Blog from the Great Lakes.
33. Arctic Solo Sail A captain sails the Northwest Passage alone.
34. This Little Boat A man finds a small boat and uses it for circumnavigation.
35. RudderPosts Blog by a wooden boat builder.
36. Boatbuilding.net A community for amateur and professional boat builders.
37. Proper Course From a sailor in his 60s.
38. Craft a Craft News and tips from a boat builder.
39. All About Boats Blog about life on a cruising vessel.
40. On Kayaks Detailed blog on sea kayaking.
41. Boat Bites A photographer blogs about life on the water.
42. The Sailing Life Blog from a handyman, philosopher and sailor.
43. Full Tilt Sailing Team From the captain of a racing sailboat.
44. Soundings Blog and news for pleasure boaters.
45. Amateur Boat Building Plans and articles for boat building.
46. Sailing Anarchy A more radical approach to a sailing blog.
47. Canoe Sailing Resources for canoe sailors.
48. SailboatOwners.com Resources for owners including an owner directory.