Coast Guard observes National Safe Boating Week in Alaska
KODIAK, Alaska — In recognition of National Safe Boating Week 2015, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary across Alaska are encouraging and promoting safe boating practices to protect lives at sea.
The National Safe Boating Week campaign is a public outreach effort held annually during the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend and is designed to help reduce boating fatalities and accidents...
Coast Guard to present a Meritorious Public Service Award to the Alaska Office of Boating Safety
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Rear Adm. Christopher Colvin, 17th District commander, is scheduled to present the Meritorious Public Service Award to the Alaska Office of Boating Safety for outstanding dedication and support to the Coast Guard and the recreational boating public of Alaska at an awards dinner at the Captain Cook Hotel main banquet room Sunday at 6 p.m.
Boaters Urged to Exercise Caution During Tall Ships Events
DANA POINT, Calif. – The Coast Guard will be issuing a Local Notice to Mariners on September 6 – 7 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During the “Tall Ship” battle re-enactment, all mariners are reminded to maintain a sharp lookout and transit the area with caution.
With warmer than usual weather expected over the weekend, it is expected that a large number of boaters will take to the...
