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More fun things to go see and enhance your Net cruising experience.
A Few Friends
-> An easy walk from the SDYC if you need any part.
-> A forum of/for wood boat tormented addicts
-> Other Schooners from around the world. Over 571 boats listed with their websites. A great look into the past! Yep- We're in there...
-> An amazing story of a rescue and recent refit of the 'World's largest Gaff Cutter". This thin was brought back from turning into a pile of wood. Awesome Job.
-> Not yet enough of the classics? This site is in German and has all sorts of great pics. Appears to have something wrong with the English section at the moment.
Fife Related  
 -> This is happening in Scotland. Not sure if Astor will make it tho-
 -> Here is a bit of history about Astor's creator.
 -> This list is quite amazing. Some link to their own websites.
-> A shipyard in the town where Astor was built and launched. Not much of the actual Fife shipyard exists, but the Farlie yard still supports the classics and continues to do some amazing work through their years. Here is a link to their gallery but spend some time going through their whole site. You will be impressed.
Weather and Water Conditions
 -> Apparently there are these little floating weather stations positioned in key locations around the world. You can access their data from this site! What are the weather conditions at Christmas Island? Just ask Buoy 51028!!! For the true techno lover.
 -> Trained and organized amateur weather watchers
-> More weather tracks and other useful stuff
- The Highs and Lows of water based traveling. Deep draft vessels pay attention.