Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Vests

Quick reminder for folks to make sure they have enough life vests on board for the number of passengers they plan on carrying. It’s better... Read More

CPR

CPR classes are offered in many communities , often at low to no cost. Basic skills in this could save a life. Just something worth... Read More

Back-up Plan

Do you have a back-up plan should you experience some sort of mechanical failure? What would you do? Who would you call? These are questions... Read More

Learn to Swim

If you’re going to be out on the water you should know how to swim. It’s so easy to fall in and drown. It happens... Read More

Coast Guard: Stop using buoys as target practice – Washington Times

The Coast Guard in Rhode Island is trying to stop people using buoys as target practice, saying shooting at the navigational aids may be fun,... Read More

U.S. Coast Guard performs rescue demonstrations

The U.S. Coast Guard and other local agencies performed rescue drills for the media on Tuesday near the Channel Islands Harbor. Source: U.S. Coast Guard... Read More

Christchurch changes emergency tsunami plan after confusion

Changes to tsunami alert warnings are being rolled out in Christchurch, after mixed messages caused confusion during the November earthquake.A review by Source: Christchurch changes... Read More

Boating Safety Tips

Greene & Phillips joined us on Studio10 with Boating Safety Tips! Source: Boating Safety Tips with Greene & Phillips – FOX10 News | WALA Read More

Tsunami workshops travel along the coast this week

A series of community tsunami workshops begin this week along the Washington Coast, starting in […] Source: Tsunami workshops travel along the coast this week... Read More

Time on the Water

Hello folks! We’re getting an early spring in California, so, we’re suggesting if you’re in this neck of the woods, spend some time on the... Read More

Coast Guard assists 18 boaters in one day

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to four separate search-and-rescue calls in waters along the state’s west coast on Tuesday, blaming high winds and inclement weather... Read More