A special boating safety outreach will be sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Saturday May 21 to launch this year’s
National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27).

* Auxiliarist-staffed “meet and greet” stations for discussions and the distribution of related literature on topics such as selecting proper life jackets, watercraft safety equipment, tying marine knots to secure boats, monitoring weather and river obstacles, and protecting the river environment.

* Availability of pre-scheduled, complimentary Coast Guard-approved vessel safety checks (canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other personal watercraft all are welcomed). Passing such a vessel examination may qualify for a discount on marine insurance premiums with some carriers, and details on how to reserve a time for inspections will be released shortly. Anyone wishing to request a Coast Guard-approved safety check of watercraft, whether for the May 21 outreach event or at another date, should contact Joanne Moore, . Please be ready to advise the type of craft involved (canoe, kayak, jet ski, sailfish, etc) and its length.

*Additional displays and offerings may be added as planning for this outreach continues by the Auxiliary and its marine river safety partners, including USCGAux FLT 053-17-02 (Warminster, PA).

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
On safe boating practices and Safe Boating Week: ;

Tickets not required.