An interesting looking blog/site/community geared around... sailing (surprise!). Alex Dotsch is a young man that has already been sailing a good while.

Looks to have some good information if you are embarking on learning more about sailing.

Interesting looking little boat. They seem to have quite the active users/owners forum. read more »

If you are doing something as big as building a boat, you are probably at least somewhat "handy" and are comfortable working with your hands. Many of us are limited in our resources and would love to do more involved work with metal (or wood), but are lacking tools.

A machine shop is often a droolworthy place for a boat builder. We wish we could just machine up that fitting we need and can envision in our head. Well, now you can build your own machine shop. read more »

A very active, diverse forum that covers the gamut of boating, fishing, maintenance, clubs and activities. Worth a check.

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Here's another nice site with a link directory, forums, galleries and various news items. Worth a read. read more »

THE HULL TRUTH is the world's largest FREE network for the discussion of Boating & Fishing. Whether you're researching a new boat, or are a seasoned Captain, you'll find The Hull Truth Boating & Fishing Message Forum contains a wealth of information from Boaters and Sportfishermen around the world.

A busy boating and fishing forum with lots of traffic and posts... worth checking out if you're looking for information or just to get your boating fix.

Billed as "Britain's Biggest Selling Yachting Magazine" they have both a print publication and an extensive web page.

A posting over on the Electric Boats mailing list points us to the Northern Arizona Wind & Sun site.

They carry a wide array of solar electric and alternative energy products (wind generators, etc.). They also have an active forum worth checking out. read more »

This isn't really a build site, but definitely a cruise site. So many people do all or part of the Great Loop on houseboats or other craft that many would never consider for a trip like this... if you are in that group, or just want to check them out, see this site.