Links

The RIN is part of a vibrant UK, European and worldwide worldwide community. Plug yourself in to the navigation world by using our quick links, or if you know of a navigation organisation not listed here, please submit the link here.

General

Atlantic Challenge - RIN member Tristan Gooley was the first European to both fly solo and sail single-handed across the Atlantic. Check out his story at www.atlanticchallenge.org.uk

IAIN - The International Association of Institutes of Navigation unites national and international organisations aiming to foster activities at sea, in the air, in space and on land.
www.iainav.org

The Institute of Engineering and technology is one of the world´s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community, with more than 150,000 members in 127 countries. It has offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.
www.theiet.org

ION - The Institute of Navigation is the leading voice in all areas of navigation in the USA.
www.ion.org

The Location and Timing Knowledge Transfer Network has responsibilities for technologies that establish or use the where and when of people and objects.
ktn.globalwatchonline.com

The Natural Navigator - Train in all aspects of natural navigation at a new school founded and run by transatlantic navigator Tristan Gooley.
www.naturalnavigator.com

Land

The British Schools Exploring Society BSES Expeditions is a youth development charity that organises challenging scientific expeditions to remote, wild environments.
www.bses.org.uk

The Duke of Edinburgh´s Award Scheme is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities, many of which have navigational elements, for all young people, whatever their background or ability.
www.theaward.org

Google Earth is a global provider of mapping data and aerial photography.
earth.google.com

Google Maps is a provider of mapping data.
maps.google.co.uk/maps

IMTA - The International Map Trade Association is the foremost worldwide organisation of the mapping, geospatial and geographic information industry.
www.maptrade.org

The International Earth Rotation Service serves the astronomical, geodetic and geophysical communities by providing celestial and terrestrial frames of reference.
www.iers.org

Ordnance Survey is the UK´s national mapping agency.
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity and the umbrella body for the separate Outward Bound organisations, providing young people with safe, adventurous experiences.
www.outwardbound.org.uk

The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities, many of which have navigational elements, for 400,000 young people aged 6-25.
www.scouts.org.uk

Which? is the largest consumer body in the UK, and regularly tests commercially available navigation technology.
www.which.co.uk

Air

CHIRP Aviation is a confidential human factor incident reporting programme for the aviation industry
www.chirp.co.uk/main/Aviation.htm

The British Gliding Association is the voice of British gliding.
www.gliding.co.uk

The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's specialist aviation regulator.
www.caa.co.uk

The Federal Aviation Authority is primarily responsible for the advancement, safety and regulation of civil aviation in the USA.
www.faa.gov

Flying Scholarships for the Disabled provide annual scholarship allowing people with physical disabilities to regain their independence through flying.
www.toreachforthesky.org.uk

Flyontrack is the website of the General Aviation Safety Council
www.flyontrack.co.uk

Eurocontrol is the European organizer for the safety of air navigation.
www.eurocontrol.int

GAPAN - The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is a Livery Company of the City of London, that brings together people interested in every kind of flying.
www.gapan.org

IATA - The International Air Transport Association represents 94% of international scheduled air traffic.
www.iata.org

IFALPA - The International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations aims to be the global voice of airline pilots.
www.ifalpa.org

Meteo Consult is an online weather forecasting service.
www.meteoconsult.fr

The UK Met Office is the UK´s official weather forecast service, run as a trading fund within the Ministry of Defence.
www.metoffice.gov.uk

NATS provides air traffic control services to aircraft flying in UK airspace, and over the eastern part of the North Atlantic.
www.nats.co.uk

Sea

CHIRP Maritime is a confidential human factor incident reporting programme for the maritime industry.
www.chirp.co.uk

The Corporation of Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
www.trinityhouse.co.uk

The Commissioners of Irish Lights are the General Lighthouse www.cil.ie/

The UK Harbours Directory shows many of the UK´s most important harbours, particularly in the Solent region.
www.harbours.co.uk

The UK Harbour Masters Association exists to represent and support the UK's Harbour Masters to the wider public.
http://www.ukhma.org

The Honorable Company of Master Mariners is a Livery Company of the City of London aiming to encourage high standards of conduct and ability in the British Merchant Navy.
www.hcmm.org.uk

IALA - The International Association of Marine Aids To Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities gathers together marine aids to navigation authorities, manufacturers and consultants from all parts of the world and offers them the opportunity to compare their experiences and achievements.
www.iala-aism.org

IMarEST - The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology is an all-embracing professional body established to meet the needs of professionals - engineers, scientists and technologists - operating in the marine sector.
www.imarest.org

IMCA - The International Marine Contractors Association is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.
www.imca-int.com

IMO - the International Maritime Organization is the United Nations' specialised agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
www.imo.org

Marinas Online gives details of a wide range of marinas.
www.marinasonline.net

The Marine Society & the Sea Cadets provide personal development opportunities and support in a maritime context for young people and professional seafarers from all the sea services.
http://www.ms-sc.org

MCGA - The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing maritime safety policy, from co-ordinating search and rescue at sea to checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules.
www.mcga.gov.uk

Meteo Consult is an online weather forecasting service.
www.meteoconsult.fr

The UK Met Office is the UK´s official weather forecast service, run as a trading fund within the Ministry of Defence.
www.metoffice.gov.uk

The Mission to Seafarers supports merchant sailors around the world, combating loneliness and offering practical help and spiritual strength.
www.missiontoseafarers.org

MVS - The Maritime Volunteer Service is a charity that aims to stimulate the interest of volunteers from all walks of life in maritime affairs.
www.mvs.org.uk

The Nautical Institute is an international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters.
www.nautinst.org

Nautilus UK is the UK trade union for Merchant Navy Officers.
www.nautilusuk.org

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the organisation that maintains Aids to Navigation around the coast of Scotland and the Isle of Man.
www.nlb.org.uk

RINA - The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
www.rina.org.uk

RNLI - The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the UK and Republic of Ireland.
www.rnli.org.uk

The US Coast Guard is a military branch of the United States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search and rescue, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere.
www.uscg.mil

Space

BNSC - The British National Space Centre (BNSC) partnership is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space.
http://www.bnsc.gov.uk/

The British Isles GPS Archive Facility conducts the systematic archiving of data from continuous GPS (CGPS) stations.
www.bigf.ac.uk

ESA - The European Space Agency is Europe´s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe´s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
www.esa.int

UKspace is the trade association of the British space industry.
www.sbac.co.uk

Historical

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is the RAF's tribute to the aviators of WWII, and flies several Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota and a Lancaster.
www.bbmf.co.uk

The Cutty Sark is the only remaining tea clipper in existence, and one of the most famous ships in the world.
www.cuttysark.org.uk

The Imperial War Museum focuses its exhibits on armed conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and war-time experience.
www.iwm.org.uk

The National Maritime Museum/The Royal Observatory Greenwich are two of the most navigationally significant landmarks in the UK. The Royal Observatory is home to the prime meridian, London´s newest planetarium, and the original Harrison chronometers.
www.nmm.ac.uk

The RAF Museum holds over 100 historic planes from Britain´s military history.
www.rafmuseum.org.uk

The SS Robin is an arts & heritage organisation running participatory photography projects onboard the world's oldest complete steamship.
www.ssrobin.com

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum offers the chance to see many exciting planes and original items from some of Britain´s aerial conflicts.
www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk is a site giving details of a wide range of historical aircraft, including images and specifications.