This page lists some links which HOEOCA considers useful. HOEOCA does not endorse or recommend any organisation or any information contained within the website, you must judge for yourself the validity of any statements made by these organisations. If you have found any websites of your own that you think would be of use to your fellow member then please email them to me (Peter Smerdon) with details of why you found the organisation/information useful, at :peter@smerdon.fsnet.co.uk
| Organisation
| Comment
| Website/Link
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| Royal Yachting Association |
The premier organisation representing UK yachtsmen. A plethora of information on training, cruising, racing and legal and technical advice. There is also a page on RYA Sailability. |
www.rya.org.uk |
| Cruising Association |
Assistance for all cruising yachtsmen, members and non-members, details of lectures in London and the West Midlands, book reviews plus links to many other 'yotty' sites. |
www.cruising.org.uk |
| Geograph |
Site where you may find photographs of UK harbours and anchorages |
www.geograph.org.uk |
| Boathow |
A commercial site, not endorsed by HOEOCA, but it looks potentially useful. |
www.boathow.com |
| Purple Sails |
Our most local comprehensive chandler, located in Walsall. |
www.purplemarine.com |
| Douglas Gill |
Sailing clothing supplier (not endorsed by HOEOCA) |
www.gillinternational.co.uk |
| Admiral Nelson |
A website for Nelson buffs - the Admiral greets you himself and you can read about his life and follow his battles. |
www.admiralnelson.org |
| Mad for Sailing |
A commercial subscription site, not endorsed by HOEOCA, but with lots of useful information. |
www.madforsailing.com |
| Sailnet |
An American commercial site, not endorsed by HOEOCA, but with practical articles for owners, links to other sites and an equipment index. |
www.sailnet.com |
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
The maritime regulatory and rescue agency. Information on safety at sea, marine pollution advice and a link to the Met. Office shipping forecast. |
www.mcga.gov.uk |
| National Maritime Museum |
Website for the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich |
www.nmm.ac.uk |
| Moody Owners |
Although specifically designed for Moody owners, this site has several useful links. |
www.moodyowners.org.uk |
| Hamble Point Yacht Charters |
HOEOCA usual rally boat charter company. |
www.hpyc.co.uk |
| Nautilus Yachting |
The preferred overseas charter company of your Rear Commodore (Cruising) |
www.nautilus-yachting.com |
| Rosemary and Jim Zoro |
The website of Rosemary and Jim Zoro, onetime members of HOEOCA, now sailing the world. |
www.zoro.co.uk |
| Toe in the Water |
Toe in the Water is this years HOEOCA nominated charity. The tri-service initiative TOE IN THE WATER (TITW) aims to inspire the men and women who have sustained often traumatic injuries, including the loss of limbs, to move beyond their disability and to become re-inspired by life. Competitive sailing is a physically and mentally challenging adventurous sport and provides a unique opportunity for injured men and women to sail and race on equal terms with their able-bodied contemporaries. |
www.toeinthewater.org |
| KEEWAYDIN |
Some members may remember Paul Welch who spoke to us about his renovation of his gaff ketch trawler. Paul and Keewaydin are now based in the River Fal from where they are offering a number of trips. Details are available at their website. |
www.keewaydin.co.uk |