Maryland

Cold Weather
An emphasis has been placed on cold weather boat operations procedure to prevent unnecessary deaths. Many flotillas are currently setting up public education classes for the spring. It has been recommended that PE is an area to focus on as well as on vessel safety checks.

Resources

 * U.S. Coast Guard District
 * U.S. Coast Guard Sector
 * Local Notice to Mariners
 * U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District
 * State Boating Agency
 * State Boating Course
 * State Boating Laws from NASBLA
 * State Education Requirements from BoatUS Foundation
 * Boating Courseline from BoatUS Foundation
 * Marine forecasts from the National Weather Service
 * Online navigation charts from NOAA and Google
 * Sea Scout Ships (units) from Sea Scouts BSA