Coast Guard, state and local authorities ramp up for Operation Dry Water in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, local, state and other federal law enforcement agencies are preparing for Operation Dry Water, July 5-7, 2019.
Operation Dry Water is a national campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol and drug related accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger, more visible deterrent...
Coast Guard Personnel are Top Award Winners for Operation Dry Water
Washington, DC – For the first time, a Coast Guard law enforcement officer and a Coast Guard unit were recognized as top within their field at the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) annual conference, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since Operation Dry Water (ODW) involves over 7,400 law enforcement officers and 570 agencies, this recognition is an outstanding...
Boaters urged to receive education before boating season
NEW ORLEANS – The temperature may be cool outside, but the Eighth Coast Guard District is joining boating safety advocates across the country to urge recreational boaters to enroll in a boating education course. The Spring Aboard – Take A Boating Education Course campaign encourages boaters to receive education prior to the kick-off of the boating season. Many education providers offer discounts...
Rhode Island Auxiliarist Arnie Geller wins boating safety educator award
Coast Guard Auxiliarists, Arnie Geller, of Warwick, Rhode Island has been named “Northern Region Educator of the Year” by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
by Reid Oslin, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
BOSTON – One of New England’s busiest Coast Guard Auxiliarists, Arnie Geller of Warwick, Rhode Island, has another honor to add to his long list...
Coast Guard to take part in Operation Dry Water
NEW YORK – Coast Guard and local law enforcement officers are scheduled to participate in Operation Dry Water, Friday through Sunday, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence.
During the operation, Coast Guard boarding teams and law enforcement officers in the tri-state area will focus on detecting impaired boaters...
Coast Guard recommends boating safety course
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard recommends boaters take a boating safety course to increase their knowledge and skills during National Safe Boating Week.
Courses cover many aspects of boating safety, from boat handling to reading the weather, and from a “Water ‘N Kids” class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills. The most popular basic courses generally...
First responders conduct search-and-rescue training
MIAMI – First responders partnered with Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida, conducted maritime search-and-rescue training Thursday and Friday.
Twenty personnel from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Police departments completed a 5-day boat operator search-and-rescue course established by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. The course was taught by Coast Guard instructors...
Ohio native Coast Guardsman named Ohio’s 2014 Boating Officer of the Year
CLEVELAND – A Coast Guardsman assigned to Coast Guard Station Marblehead, Ohio, was named the 2014 Boating Officer of the Year for the state of Ohio by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Thursday.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Love, a Tipp City, Ohio, native, earned the distinction for his contributions to recreational boating safety while assigned to the station.
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Coast Guard units kickoff Operation Dry Water
NEW ORLEANS — Coast Guard units, parish marine units and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be increasing their presence on Louisiana waterways in support of Operation Dry Water, June 27-29.
Operation Dry Water is an annual nationwide campaign during which federal, state and local maritime agencies take to the water to educate boaters and raise awareness that it is unsafe, as...
