The Yachting Club of America was founded in 1963 as the first National Association of Yacht Clubs. The founding principles set forth by the Board of Governors and Founding Members, including John Wayne, were designed “to serve the advancement of Yachting.”
NOAA – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere. It plays several distinct roles within the Department of Commerce.
The Saginaw Bay Power Squadron is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
Waterway Guide – Intercoastal Waterway Cruising Information, Waterway Guide, Intracoastal Waterway Charts, Nautical Maps, icw, cruise guide, cruising guide.
Navionics Charts – Navionics provides detailed charts on the WEB. Zoom in for greater detail. Not to be used for navigation. Also available are downhill ski trail maps.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – Promoting boating safety, security and stewardship since 1939.
Bay Sail is a private non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship of the Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes through engaging shipboard experiences aboard our two schooners, the Appledore IV and Appledore V. Our programs include science education for K-12 school groups, overnight voyaging for youth and adults, public sails, charters, group tours, and port visits.
SBCSA Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association sailing school.