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AHOY THERE BOATERS Flagler County Public Library has a collection of resources to help you enjoy boating on our waters. |
BOOKS
Maloney, Elbert S. Chapman: Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling. New York: Hearst Marine Books, 1989. (Known as the "Boaters Bible")
Mc Clane, A. J. Ed. Mc Clanes Standard Fishing Encyclopedia. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1965.
N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Guide. Costa Mesa, CA: National Appraisal GuidesInc., 1999. (Current edition published three times a year.)
Outboard Motor Service Manual. Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corp., 1987.
Pawson, Des. The Handbook of Knots. New York: Nick Lyons Books, 1984.
Rowe, Ray. Canoeing: A Practical Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking. Lincolnwood, IL: NTC Publishing Group, 1993.
Stapleton, Sid. Stapeltons Powerboat Bible. New York: Hearst Marine Books, 1989.
Stearns, Bob. The Fishermans Boat Book. New York: Nick Lyons Books, 1984.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and Seamanship. Washington: U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 1988.
FIND IT ON THE INTERNET
The Uninted States Coast Gaurd Auxiliary's home page gives links to information about boating safety, courses and much more. The Palm Coast area is included under District 7.
General information and boating courses, regulations, tips, safety and contests: www.boatsafe.com
Be sure to check the information specific to Florida: www.boatsafe.com/Florida/index.htm
Flagler Countys canoe trails can be accessed from:
Bulow Creek State Park www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/BulowCreek/index.html
Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/BulowPlantation/index.html
Faver-Dykes State Park www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/FaverDykes/faverdykes.html
Princess Place County Park (for information call 437-7490)
Additional public small boat launch ramps are available at:
Gamble Rogers State Park www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/GambleRogers/index.html
Bings Landing County Park (for information call 437-7490)