Other interesting web sites

Wiley Nautical Almanac A comprehensive free almanac for southern UK

Kayak Paddling Niko Hakkarainen's excellent animated site on all the basics.

Sea Kayak Routes Simon Willis library of podcast interviews.

Coast Guard 66 The Voluntary Safety Identification Scheme

Kayarchy Quite a comprehensive instruction site

Animated knots Easy to follow how to tie just about any useful knot.

Gel coat repairs Well explained Sea Kayaker magazine article on how to make repairs.

Sailtrain Aimed more at RYA but lots of useful info about bouyage and navigation.

The Bitches Web site all about the Bitches, if you are up to it.

Shaggy Designs Making a new GRP boat from scratch.

NW Brown insurance A company offering spacific kayak insurance.

Ship AIS Live tracking of tonnage.

Canoe & Kayak Interesting article on how Valley make a sea kayak

Skoogle Lots of trip reports and photos. (Grazie's site)

Maptech Comprehensive guide to chart symbols