Rescue story highlighting the importance of having proper safety gear:
(more info on the rescue)

US Coast Guard Navigation Center -http://www.navcen.uscg.gov
Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners - http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=9
Coast Guard US VHF Channels - http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtVhf
​NOAA Charts - http://www.charts.noaa.gov/BookletChart/14500_BookletChart.pdf
NOAA Weather - http://www.crh.noaa.gov/greatlakes/?l=lm​​
Towboat US - http://www.boatus.com/towing​​

Notes on using Zoom for LMSC monthly meetings

Online Training Information