Boating Safety
The Boater's Resource Center is designed to be a single source of boating safety information for the recreational boater. With "one stop" a boater can
get weather & tides data, the latest local notices to mariners and other important information as needed.
Marine Weather
A complete source for Coastal Marine Zone Forecasts, Surface Charts and Tide and Current Predictions
10 Steps to Clean Boating
Become environmentally active - Understand how clean water and a healthy environment help us all to enjoy better boating, swimming and fishing. Decide to be part of the solution, not the problem.
New York State Marine Fisheries Regulations
Info as Current as April 1, 1998. Includes information about the legal size and quantity per day limit of various local fish.
Mastering The Shinnecock Locks
Locks are designed to raise and lower boats from one water level to another, allowing vessels to travel upstream and downstream. The locks are open 24 hours a day. However based on prevailing tide conditions, the locks may be closed in either direction for intervals of 10-15 minutes at a time.
Long Island Estuaries
An estuary is a partly enclosed body of water, with an opening to the sea, where fresh and salt water mix. Long Island is bordered by the South shore Estuary, the Peconic Estuary, and the Long Island Sound Estuary.
The Peconic Estuary:"One of the Last Great Places"
The Peconic Estuary is a paradise to all "users" of the system - whether they are human, marine life, or flora and fauna. In fact, the Peconic Estuary watershed contains a higher percentage of undisturbed habitats and a greater diversity of natural communities than anywhere else in all New York State!
Fishing Stuff
A guide to when and where to find various local fish. Plus what bait, lures, and hooks to catch them with. Some helpful hints for any fisherman!
