Resources
Sailing Made Easy - ASA 101 Textbook
The book is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. There are also quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.
Available from Amazon.com - Print Edition
- Publisher : American Sailing Association; Standard Edition (February 1, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 120 pages
- ISBN-10 : 098210250X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0982102503
Coastal Cruising Made Easy
ASA 103 Textbook
The official manual for ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Course American Sailing Association's new full color, richly illustrated, 176-page textbook for its basic coastal cruising certification (Level 103).
If you have a dream to follow the early explorers who dared sail into waters beyond the known horizon, you will need to become proficient in a great many facets of seamanship. This book builds on the basic sailing skills you learned in the ASA 101 course so you can venture toward more distant cruising grounds.
Available from Amazon.com - Print Edition
- Publisher : American Sailing Association (January 1, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0982102518
- ISBN-13 : 978-0982102510
Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
ASA 104 Textbook
Bareboat Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Bareboat Cruising Standard (ASA 104), but also the definitive go-to resource for all sailors who enjoy cruising and destination oriented sailing. It is an all-in-one reference book that includes everything a cruising sailor needs to know, from general planning to technical guidance to sailing advice. From its 4 color, high-end illustrations and photographs to its modern, easy-to-read design, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy is a beauty. The 212 page book was created by a team of expert sailors, writers, editors and artists who shaped the content together, making it the most helpful, accurate, and all-inclusive chartering/cruising manual.
Available from Amazon.com - Print Edition
- Publisher : American Sailing Association; 1st edition (January 1, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 212 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0982102526
- ISBN-13 : 978-0982102527
International Proficiency Certificate
(IPC)
This certificate is mandatory when chartering in most European / Mediterranean waters. It serves as proof of bareboat charter competency for Mediterranean chartering companies, many of whom require the proficiency information displayed in a different format than the ASA Log Book.
Apply For An International Proficiency Certificate
ASA members who have successfully completed ASA 101, ASA 103 and ASA 104 are eligible to order IPCs. In addition, very experienced sailors may be able to qualify for IPCs by "challenging" the ASA 104 written exam and on-water practical skills evaluation. The challenge process can be held either on our boat or yours and we routinely travel throughout New Haven, Fairfield and New London counties.
U.S. Chart No. 1 (Chart Symbols)
The symbol legend for U.S. nautical chart products. More than 100 pages of information about nautical chart symbols.
NOAA Office of Coast Survey - U.S. Chart No. 1
Print version available from Amazon.com
- Publisher : Paradise Cay Publications; 13th edition (May 7, 2019)
- Language : English
- Spiral-bound : 136 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1937196291
- ISBN-13 : 978-1937196295
Fire Extinguishers
U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are required on most boats. Information on fire extinguisher requirements is available from the USCG's Boating Safety Division and can be found at the following link:
Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Recreational Boaters
Blue Mind
East Coast Sailing School is the place to learn sailing but there is more.
If you have taken a class with ECSS or just want a sailing experience on a bigger boat Captain David and wife Diane can give you a completely different sailing experience on our yacht S/V Blue Mind, now located on the Chesapeake Bay in Deale, Maryland.
Clear Blue Mind – MEDITATION • SAILING • MINDFUL MOVEMENT
We can customize an amazing experience on the beautiful 39' Sailing Vessel S/V Blue Mind.
Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnson's
Upscale resort amenities meet idyllic cruising at Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnsons. The immaculate grounds are home to Member pavilions, waterfront dining, a pool, and more. Gorgeous cruising awaits at the popular Thimble Islands, and the renowned marine service team is among the best in the region.
Visit Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnson's
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Shore Power Hookups
- Fresh Water Hookups
- Cable TV Hookups
- Pump-out
- Fuel dock
- Ship's store
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Swimming Pool
- Dockside Restaurant
- Marine Fabricators
Marine Fabricators
Quality Yacht Metal Work
With nearly 50 year's experience, there's nothing the owner can't design and build.
- Bow & Stern Pulpits
- Stanchions
- Railings
- Deck & Spar Fittings
- Repairs
- Restorations
United States Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound
Sector Long Island Sound covers Long Island Sound from the New York - Connecticut border to the Connecticut - Rhode Island border at Watch Hill, RI.
Sector Long Island Sound is responsible for the entire spectrum of Coast Guard operational missions which include search and rescue, law enforcement, domestic ice breaking, maintenance of aids to navigation, port safety and security, marine environmental protection, waterways management, marine inspection, and casualty investigation.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed, all-volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary was created by an Act of Congress in 1939 and has grown to over 32,000 members who support the Coast Guard in all its non-military and non-law-enforcement missions.
USCG Auxiliary members teach boating safety classes, provide boating safety literature and offer free vessel safety checks. Members also conduct safety patrols and assist in search and rescue operations.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
With 122 Weather Forecast Offices, 13 River Forecast Centers, nine National Centers, and other support offices, the NWS collects and analyzes more than 6.3 billion observations per day and releases about 1.5 million forecasts and 50,000 warnings each year. Forecasters build their forecasts with observations from surface stations, weather balloon readings and satellite data that feed numerical weather, water and climate models whose output is analyzed and scrutinized using individual scientific expertise. Forecasters communicate this information and potential impacts to the public, emergency managers, and other core partners to help make decisions that save lives and protect property.
USCG Local Notice to Mariners
Weekly messages informing subscribers when the Coast Guard Districts' Local Notices to Mariners (LNM) are available for downloading from the Navigation Center website.
District 1 Local Notice To Mariners
- Stay informed of relevant boating hazards.
- Plan ahead and navigate safely.
United States Coast Guard Navigation Center
News, notices and maritime safety information from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Maritime Safety Information Products
Local Notice To Mariners (LNM) User Guide
- Broadcast Notice to Mariners
- Local Notices to Mariners
- Light Lists
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Maritime Telecommunications
- Bridge Notices
- Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Boater's Guide
Current Information for Boating In Connecticut
- Connecticut's Rules & Regulations
- New Safety Requirements
- Manually Propelled Vessel Regulations