No injuries resulted from any of the incidents in question, though pilots have complained about longer-lasting effects. Source: Coast Guard Investigating Laser-Pointer Incidents After Helicopter Pilot, 2 Boats Blinded
Delawareans love the water, and the last two years have been safe ones. Source: Safer waters call for smart boating
Memorial day weekend is the official send off of spring. The Coast Guard says people can get lazy on the water during this time of year because they want to have a good time, but the Coast Guard wants you to know, it is possible to be safe and have fun at the same time. Source: … Read more
The Coast Guard says its first-ever boating safety app for mobile devices will be released Saturday, May 16, which is the beginning of National Safe Boating Week. Source: Coast Guard to launch its first-ever boating safety app | Local & Regional | KATU.com – Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News – Portland, Oregon
Youngstown local news, classifieds, jobs, homes, cars, discussions, contests Youngstown Warren Ohio Source: Youngstown News, METRO DIGEST || 1 dead in boating crash at Berlin
Here are the latest impacts from Subtropical Storm Ana, currently impacting the Carolina coastline. Source: Subtropical Storm Ana Impacts: Coast Guard Rescues Two in Choppy Waters, Coastal Carolina Alters Graduation Schedule – weather.com
A warning about danger on the water caused by pranksters. The U.S. Coast Guard says as boating season heats up on Lake Champlain, so, too, do the number of hoax calls for help. Source: Fake distress calls to Coast Guard dangerous and costly – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-
Boating tip: Watch the sky – TC Palm.
Be safe!
Stricter drunken boating laws take effect this spring.
It’s important to be ready for the unexpected when out on the water. That could be the difference between life and death. Be safe folks.