Being on the water is a dangerous endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a pastime or occupation fraught with anxiety. It can and should be fun, and to keep it that way your need to learn about safety. Many boating groups offer courses in safety. Check your local area to see what’s available.
Yesterday, the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol participated in a successful earthquake drill to test the City’s ability to respond effectively to an emergency. These types of exercises are important to ensuring public safety and testing vital equipment. It’s good to see them taking a proactive approach to safety.
BBC News – Italy cruise ship Costa Concordia: Search for missing.
It that time of ever to exercise a little extra caution. Be safe and enjoy.
The holiday season is upon us. For those of you traveling, please be safe.
Purdue research helps Coast Guard lower summer deaths on Great Lakes.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Stay safe.
Coast Guard warns on Oregon Inlet shoaling | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com.
We’ve been watching the weather…. Storm season will be upon us soon. That makes this a good time to inspect your vessel and review safety precautions. You can never be too ready.
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test on November 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
With Winter just around the corner, it’s very important that people wear their Life-Jackets. Water temperatures begin to fall this time of year, and falling into cold water can become fatal very quickly. Be safe, have fun.