U.S. Coast Guard turns 221

The U.S. Coast Guard turns 221 tomorrow, Thursday, August 4, 2011. A variety of events are planned to celebrate the occasion, and are briefly listed in this Press Release, along with contact information. We give the Coast Guard a warm birthday salute.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia can kill…. it’s a serious safety issue for boaters. He’s a some information on how to handle Hypothermia posted by the kind folks at Mad Mariner.

Google +

I read this morning that the U.S. Navy is considering using Google + as a communication tool for sailors. It’s an interesting idea, and certainly a new approach. It’s nice to see how quickly the Navy seems to be adapting to ever changing technology.