Marinas

Chain O' Lakes Marinas

Chicago Parks Harbors

Illinois Marinas

North Point Marina

Rustic Harbor

Sequoit Harbor

Southport Marina

Winthrop Harbor

Waukegan Harbor

Rules/Regulations

Illinois DNR - Watercraft Licensing & Regulations

Illinois Boating Laws

Indiana Boating Laws

Michigan Boating Laws

Wisconsin Boating Laws & Regulations

 

Safety

Boating Basics Online

Boat US Foundation - Life Jacket Loaner Program

Illinois Boating Safety Course

U. S. Coast Guard Chicago Marine Safety Unit 

U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

U. S. Coast Guard Boating Safety

Fox Waterway Agency

National Safe Boating Council

The Other 20% - When Wearing a Life Jacket is Not Enough

U.S. Chart No. 1 (the standard symbols and abbreviations shown on charts)

Other Sites of Interest

Army Corps of Engineers Locking Through  and other Lock Information

Boating On the Web 

Boat Trader

Boat US

Boat US News Releases

Economic Impact of Great Lakes Boating

Federal Requirements

Global Marine Distress Safety System

Illinois Boat Dealers

Illinois State Parks

Munson Ski & Marine

Sailing World, Inc.

Towing Database

VHF Radio

West Marine

Weather

National Weather Service - Northeastern Illinois