Weather
Marine weather forecast
 Download Ugrib, a free program to download and view weather "grib" files anywhere in the world.
Worldwide weather is also available at Passageweather.com
If you're in the Bay within cell phone range you can also get the latest reports from all stations by phone:
Dial 1-888-701-8992 and when prompted dial in the following codes:
| Lands End 46722 |
Amatuli Island 26222 |
| Flat Island 34522 |
Augustine Island 28422 |
Tides
April thru Sept tides
All year Tide predictions, Kachemak Bay
This month's tides
NOAA's tide site Printable tables, other features
NOAA's tide current site
The next few days or other areas
OR get a free tide program to use on your own computer
Charts
Finally, Free OpenSource software for Mac AND PC for viewing and navigating with the NOAA BSB AND Enc Vector charts above: OpenCPN
Also displays AIS data AND tide and current data. Looks like a great simple program.
and a free demo version of Tiki Navigator, a very easy to use but full featured navigation software.
A $34 USB GPS to plug into your laptop
Nautical charts with topographic map overlays
Coast Pilot 9 complete [pdf]
Cape Spencer to Cook Inlet Chapter 4 only
Kodiak Island Chapter 5
A Cruising Guide to Prince William Sound by Jim & Nancy Lethcoe is finally back in print and updated
Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords by David Wm. Miller is a great guide for the area between Gore Point and Seward
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Greatland Laser
Alaskan Wind Industries