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URL Locations and Descriptions
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http://www.atlanticchallenge.org/
This is the site of the Atlantic Challenge Communications Center, an international experiential education organization operating in eight nations. Their focus is to involve youth in the skills of the sea, including boat building, rowing, sailing, and seamanship. Check out the boat shop, contests of seamanship, and other maritime links.
Yachtworld is a commercial Web site that contains a photo database consisting of boats for sale. The site links to the Power & Motoryacht magazine site, which contains sailing and consumer information.
http://www.boatsafloat.com/maritimelinks.html
This site provides information about boating and paddle sports. The page links to relevant sites supplying new information and other connections to boating.
The home page was created by the public affairs officer for the Seventh Fleet of the United States Navy. The site contains military ships and boats. The personnel and equipment of the most powerful sea force in the world is available for a virtual tour, plus much more.
Word-Processing/Presentation Graphics
a. Write a report or create a presentation on a military ship. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
b. Write a letter or create a presentation announcing an upcoming sailing event. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
Spreadsheet/Database
c. Create a spreadsheet or database on various boats for sale. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
d. Create a spreadsheet or database listing boating and paddle sports. Use at least five facts from the WWW.