Online Resource Links

Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)
For information on weather and river conditions, reference and online maps (e.g. boating access & facilities, marinas, launch ramps, pumpout stations, etc), law enforcement and safety, organizations, fishing, marine electronics and more.

Washington State
Washington State Parks Boating Programs provide boater safety education and information, boating safety rules and law enforcement, moorage & launch locations, septic pump-out facilities and more.

Nautical Charts
View and/or print-on-demand NOAA-approved nautical charts. Search by region, chart number, type and map.

National Data Buoy Center (NOAA)
Real time meteorological and environmental data (i.e. wind speed, wave height, wave period, pressure, temperature (air & water), etc.) at buoys and coastal stations.

US Corp of Army Engineers, Portland District
Covering most of Oregon and southwestern Washington, the District operates locks and dams along the Columbia River, manages dams in the Willamette Valley for flood damage reduction, maintains Oregon’s coastal rivers for navigation and leads the Nation in hydropower generation, all while ensuring equal attention to environmental protection and restoration, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation.

Boating and Yacht Safety Guides for All Age Levels
Basic safety guidelines to navigate on most waterways, including navigation rules, boating safety tips, equipment checklists and more.

Boat Winterization
What do you do when the weather changes for the season and the temperatures drop? Check out these links with suggestions to keep your boat safe.

  • West Advisor Articles
    The West Advisor® has been a trusted source for technical boating information since first publishing the Master Catalog in 1987. Based on experience gained from thousands of miles of boating on a wide variety of craft, building and maintaining power and sail vessels and fixing stuff on our own boats, you’ll find the West Advisor to be helpful, frequently opinionated and always entertaining.
    Tip: Use Ctrl-F to find and search (e.g. input “Winterization”) for articles and videos on a variety of boating-related topics
  • Winterizing Your Boat: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Note: if you find a useful resource to potentially add to this list, feel free to send us a note.

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