U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Adds New Publications Partner .
December 2012Volume 15Issue 3SCAN TO SEEPREVIOUS ISSUES!The Newsletter from the U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryRBS Outreach DepartmentU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Adds NewPublications Partner to Further Boating Safetyand Public EducationThe U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Recreational BoatingSafety (RBS) Outreach Department recently teamedup with WindCheck magazine of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to help promote boatingsafety, maritime domain awareness,public education and other Auxiliaryefforts that support the missions ofthe U.S. Coast Guard.As the newest Publications Partnerwithin the RBS Department, WindCheck joins Soundings magazine,Soundings Trade Only magazineand HeartLand Boating magazinein serving the interests of Auxiliarists by providing a wider reachfor the Auxiliary’s missions. WindCheck, a monthly magazine devoted to sailors and boaters inthe Northeast, features storiesabout those who race, cruiseand want to learn about boating – and boating safety – inthe region. Their monthly editorials include boating news, aCoast Guard report, an eventscalendar, published tide tables, racing coverage, cruisingtopics, junior sailing, environmental updatesand boats for sale in the region. The “Captain of thePort” column, written by First District Southern Region's District Commodore-Elect, Vincent T. Pica, provides timely tips, stories and suggestions to makeboating a pleasant, safe and rewarding experience.WindCheck is published eleven times per year, distributing over 30,000 print copies via more than 850December 2012yacht clubs, marinas, marine stores, select restaurantsand other waterfront havens in New Jersey, NewYork, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.WindCheck also is provided at numerous specialevents each month. Subscriptions are available toAuxiliarists for both print and onlineversions.This new partnership also affords Auxiliarists an opportunity to publicize AboutBoating Safely classes andother public education effortsto readers within the magazine’s region. When available,back issues of the magazinemay be requested for Auxiliarists who are conducting boating classes and for regionalAuxiliary conferences’ courtesypackets. Members are encouraged to contact WindCheck witheditorial submissions and publicaffairs information about classschedules and related topics. WindCheck is located at 110 ChapelStreet, Bridgeport, Connecticut.Their phone number is 203-3327639. To email the magazine withquestions or to contribute news articles or press releases, go to windcheckmagazine.com, click on “About Us,” scroll downand click on “contact us.”A link to WindCheck will be available soon onshopauxiliary.com that will bring members to a special Auxiliary page for subscription information.WAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safety 1
U.S. CAYDARFrom the DirectorSTOA GUUX ILI A RWe are off to a new start with a new National Bridge – and Recreational BoatingOutreach has a new Chain of Leadership at the helm!Coast Guard Auxiliary senior leaders elected Commodore Thomas C. Mallison ofBear Lake, Mich. as our organization's National Commodore for a two-year term,beginning November 1, 2012. In a subsequent election, Commodore Mark Simoniof Saginaw, Michigan, was elected Vice National Commodore. COMO Harold M.(Hal) Marschall has been named DNACO - Recreational Boating Safety (RBS). Our own COMO, DanMaxim, has been appointed for a two-year term of office as ANACO-Recreational Boating (RB). He haspreviously served RBS Outreach as a Branch Chief in two divisions. We also have a new Deputy Director,Bob Myers, who brings a wealth of experience to the job.I will serve as your new Director of Recreational Boating Safety Outreach. Both COMO Jack Gumb andDirector Bruce Johnson have stepped down for a well-deserved break. I know that I will have some verylarge shoes to fill, and it will take me awhile to get the “sense of the sea” ahead, but I assure you that Iwill give it my best.I had the pleasure of attending the National Conference (NACO) this year and had the opportunity tohear the address by Jeffrey N. Hoedt, Chief of the Boating Safety Division, USCG. I was indeed disturbed by the news that the wear rate of life preservers has not changed over several years. Clearly,whatever we are doing is not enough. One of the tasks of this new administration will be to devisenew ways even more to stress the use of life preservers.I also had a chance to hear Ms. Andrea Murdock-McDaniel speaking for the USACE. It is a sad fact thatnearly 200 people died in 2011 in the waters within the Corp’s jurisdiction. As a result of this statistic inFY 2014, the USACE has set a goal of a 50% reduction in casualties on their waters.On the plus side, Bruce White, our Liaison Division Chief, reported that the BoatU.S. Foundation’s Grassroots Grants Program, which has funded more than 1 million in local boating safety and clean waterprojects for the past 21 years, is more than doubling its maximum grant size to 10,000 for 2013. TheFoundation is looking to fund projects that utilize innovative strategies for educating boaters on safeand clean boating topics. BoatU.S. Foundation is hoping to reach even more boaters with its largergrants.Please notice that your Waves editor, Tory Boroff, has gone all out on this issue. There is a ton of reallyinteresting articles in it Thanks for a really great job, Tory!- Scott Warner, DIR-B2 WAVES Watercraft & Vessel SafetyDecember 2012
Photo by Peter & Joyce GraceAl Roker, Staff ReceiveCoast Guard Service AwardAvoiding Collisionswith KayaksIn the past few years, there have been severaltragic examples of small boats, notably kayaks,which were run down by larger, fast-moving boats.A group of prominent engineers recently presentedthe paper, “Visibility Factors in Small Boat Collisions,” at the 2012 International Marine ForensicsSymposium sponsored by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. This paper offerssome goodsuggestions on how to avoid being run over insmaller boats–kayaks–and, conversely, how to avoidrunning over small boats.The suggestions on how to avoid being run overwere based on a series of tests on the water usingvolunteers in kayaks and powerboats. Researchersfound that kayaks aren’t likely to be spotted by apowerboat until they’re a quarter-mile away, whichcan quickly lead to an “extremis condition.” Thesooner a small boat is spotted, the better.Seventy-five percent of the powerboat operatorsfirst reported seeing “paddle flash” when they sawthe boat. A white or light colored paddle blade wasmuch easier to see than a dark blade. The remaining 25 percent saw the luminous jersey that wasbeing worn by the volunteers.Among the recommendations to kayakers–1) Carry an audible signaling device.2) Wear fluorescent life vests or shirts.3) Use paddles with white or light colored blades.4) Avoid kayaking in areas with high boat traffic.5) Use flags that can be mounted on kayaks.Conversely, for owners of larger boats: wear sunglasses; keep a proper lookout; and, be especiallyalert in areas where you are likely to encountersmaller craft.Source: “Seaworthy, the BoatU.S. Marine Insurance andDamage Avoidance Report,” July 2012, p. 4.December 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp meets with Al Roker andstaff of Al Roker Entertainment at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington Aug. 21, 2012.The group received the Meritorious Public Service Medal for exceptional advocacy of theCoast Guard through broadcasts of The Weather Channel’s popular primetime series “CoastGuard Alaska.” U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick KelleyWASHINGTON – The Coast Guardhonored NBC weatherman AlRoker with the service’s Meritorious Public Service Award at a ceremony Tuesday at Coast GuardHeadquarters.Roker and staff from Al RokerEntertainment received theaward for exceptional advocacyof the Coast Guard throughbroadcasts of The Weather Channel’s popular primetime series“Coast Guard Alaska.”The program gives viewers an inside look into the world of CoastGuardsmen stationed in ruggedKodiak, Alaska, as they conductdangerous search and rescue missions in the harsh environment."Al Roker and Al Roker Entertainment's production of theshow 'Coast Guard Alaska' tellsthe story of Coast Guardsmen,our missions, and our heritage,"said Coast Guard CommandantAdm. Bob Papp. "The show alsotells the story of the courage, devotion, and support of CoastGuard families and the closebonds that we forge with neighbors as Coast Guard units arepart of our local communities."Roker is co-host and weathermanof NBC’s “Today Show," TheWeather Channel's "Wake Upwith Al" and a 12-time Emmywinner. He is CEO of Al RokerEntertainment which producesprograms for cable and networktelevision. C. Russell Muth, executive producer, Tracie Brennan, executive in charge of production,and Ed Tricomi, supervising producer, represented the production company at the awardceremony.“The success of ‘Coast GuardAlaska’ is really telling of howfascinated fans are with ourcountry’s Coast Guard and the remarkable stories of true heroism,” said Roker. “We are proudto help share the mission and accomplishments of the CoastGuard to viewers all over thecountry and are honored to receive this prestigious award.”"Since the show began, Mr.Roker’s team has worked hard tounderstand the Coast Guard andtell our story to the Americanpeople," said Papp. "My shipmates and I look forward to future episodes of ‘Coast GuardAlaska’ and the arrival of ‘CoastGuard Florida’ this season."The Coast Guard MeritoriousPublic Service Award is given torecognize: unusual courage inadvancing a Coast Guard mission;substantial contribution to theCoast Guard that produced tangible results; and specific individualaccomplishments that provideunique benefits to the public.WAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safety 3
Photo by Per Palmkvist KnudsenHypothermia in the Summertime?You're Kidding Me!WASHINGTON – Hypothermia is notjust a winter danger.it's a summertimedanger, too. With air temperaturesclimbing well into the 80s and 90s inmany parts of the country, hardly anyone gives a thought to hypothermiawhile cruising down a river, spendinghours fishing on their favorite lake, orheading out on a day-trip to thedeeper waters of the Atlantic.But the fact is water temperaturescould be well below the air temperature and an unexpected dunking as aresult of a boating accident could havedisastrous results particularly if youare alone.For example, if you are boating inMiami’s Biscayne Bay in mid-July, thewater temperature will be in the midto-high 80s and you can spend manyhours immersed before the symptomsof hypothermia set in – plenty of timefor a rescue.But if you are boating on an inlandlake or river, or off the coast of Long Island or New England, it’s an entirelydifferent story. In water temperaturesfrom 70-80 degrees, exhaustion or unconsciousness can set in within 3-12hours; 60-70 degrees, 2-7 hours, and inwater from 50-60 degrees, you couldbe unconscious in 1-2 hours.Once your core body temperaturedrops from normal 98.6 degrees to 95degrees, your extremities are numbed4 WAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safetyto the point of uselessness – trying tofasten the straps of a life jacket or clingto an overturned boat becomes nearlyimpossible. Panic and shock set in, andtotal disorientation can occur. Coldwater robs the body of heat considerably faster than cold air.To guard against the potential for succumbing to hypothermia as a result ofa summertime boating accident, theCoast Guard Auxiliary suggests:1. Know the weather conditions before you set out don’t leave your portor dock if the weather may turn rough.2. File a float plan to tell yourfriends and family where you are goingand when you plan to return.3. Always wear a life jacket whileboating.4. If you wind up in the water, trynot to panic as it can increase heat lossfrom your body and shorten your survival time remain in a curled up, heatretaining position.5. Stick with your capsized boat andtry to get as much of your body out ofthe water as possible.6. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while boating they allow heat toescape from the body more quickly because alcohol dilates blood vessels.Tips forSwimmingBoatersThere have been many tragic drownings this summer, and the BoatU.S.Foundation for Boating Safety hasthese seven DO NOT tips for boaterswho want to swim:DO NOT . . . . . permit anyone in the water untilthe engine is turned off and the keyis out of the ignition. . . permit swimming until there is atleast one life jacket or throwableflotation aid (tied to the boat) in thewater, and every child is wearing alife jacket. . . swim at marinas. Electric currentleaking from poorly maintained boatelectrical and shore power systemscan stun you and cause you todrown. . . dive in water headfirst unless youknow exactly how deep the water is.Ease yourself down a boarding ladder to confirm the water depth. . . swim alone. . . swim under a boat’s swim platform or near any boat with the engine running. You could die from apropeller strike or from carbonmonoxide poisoning. . . swim in a navigation channelwhere you could be struck by a vesselor in an area with strong river ortidal currents, which can swiftly carryyou away from the boat.For more information on boatingsafety programs from the BoatU.S.Foundation, such as the free Kid’sLife Jacket Loaner Program, go totheir web site http://www.boatus.com/foundation/ .Source: BoatU.S. Foundation for BoatingSafety and Clean WaterDecember 2012
US Coast Guard, Auxiliary and Miami MarlinsTeam Up to Save LivesMIAMI – The tragic deaths earlier this year of more than 40Dominicans who drown when an overloaded smugglingboat capsized off the coast of the Dominican Republic havebrought together the U.S. Coast Guard, the Coast GuardAuxiliary and the Miami Marlins baseball organization in a team effort to save lives.Marilyn Fajardo, deputy public affairs officerwith the Coast Guard’s 7th District public affairs office in Miami, said, “The Februarytragedy involving more than 60 persons inthe Bay of Samana cried out for an appeal toDominican nationals and others to stop risking their lives on the open water in search ofbetter opportunities elsewhere. We felt thatif they could hear that message from someone they all knew about and respected, theymight think twice before taking to the sea.We believe Miami Marlins centerfielderEmilio Bonifacio, a Dominican national well known in hishomeland, is just that person.”Through the cooperative efforts of the Marlins organization, Bonifacio worked with Coast Guard and Auxiliary personnel shooting Spanish-language public service videoannouncements that were recently distributed to Hispanictelevision networks serving the Caribbean.“Thousands of Dominican immigrants, along with manyHaitian and Cuban migrants, attempt to cross the treach-erous Mona Passage to get to Puerto Rico. The voyage toenter the United States illegally is dangerous and couldcost you your life and that of your loved ones. The CoastGuard has saved many lives, but many have been lost atsea," Bonifacio said in his message. "Wanting a better life should not be at the risk oflosing it. Do not risk your lives do not taketo the sea.”A Reuters news report on the tragedy said19 other passengers on the immigrantsmuggling boat were rescued and admittedto a medical center with injuries following alarge scale rescue effort involving the Dominican Navy, and three helicopters and acutter from the U.S. Coast Guard in PuertoRico.“Poor Dominicans in search of better opportunities often set out late at night on flimsy, overloadedboats, known as yolas, trying to cross the Mona Passageand reach the shores of Puerto Rico, but many die in theattempt.” according to Reuters.“Migrants are risking their lives when they trust ruthlesssmugglers to make the dangerous voyage without anyconsideration to weather conditions or the safety andlives of their passengers,” said Capt. Drew Pearson, CoastGuard Sector San Juan Commander.Importance of EPIRBs and PLBs for Safe BoatingRecreational boaters can ensure theirsafety, especially when far off shore,by having a GPS-enabled EmergencyPosition Indicating Radio Beacon(EPIRB) aboard, and Personal LocatorBeacons (PLBs) attached to crewmembers. These devices, which arelightweight, compact and easy touse, can instantly summon help andprovide rescuers with precise locationinformation.EPIRBs are ideal for voyages wheretraditional communications arespotty. Once activated, either manually or automatically by submersionin water, 406 MHz GPS-enabledEPIRBs broadcast a repeating SOS signal with integrated GPS locationfrom virtually any point on earth for48 continuous hours. The signal is reDecember 2012ceived by Cospas/Sarsat satellites,which identify the beacon’s positionwithin a few hundred yards in mereminutes. Search and rescue personnelare then contacted and know exactlywhere to look.The 406 MHz PLBs are like smallEPIRBs, except that the PLBs can onlybe activated manually and are secured to the individual crew member,not the boat. They use the samesatellites and send an SOS signal withGPS position to summon help. However, their smaller batteries are effective for only 24 hours of continuousoperation once activated.PLBs make a great addition to anEPIRB, providing greater peace ofmind when it comes to the safety ofcrew members, especially when ondeck, on night watch, or solo cruising. They are also suitable for paddlers making outback voyages toremote locations.Paddlers and boaters who find theprice of these devices prohibitivelyexpensive have the option of rentingthem from the BoatU.S. Foundationfor Boating Safety and Clean Water,which is a nonprofit organization.For more information about thesedevices go to the Foundation site http://www.BoatUS.com/foundation/epirb .Source: BoatU.S. Foundation for BoatingSafety and Clean WaterWAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safety 5
National Safe Boating Week & The Adventures ofWampuss the Kittenby Stacey Wright USCGAuxBAT PAK Outreach CoordinatorHi! My Name is Wampuss (Asin Kitty Wampuss) and I am thenewest addition to the BoatingAdvisory Trailer - Public Awareness Kit (BAT-PAK). I guess youcould call me the “BAT CAT”. Ijoined the BAT-PAK team afterbeing rescued from the MiamiSeaport. They say I was destined for a life in BoatingSafety! My humans Bruce andStacey Wright adopted me just2 weeks before NSBW, littledid I know then what I wasembarking on. Of course arranging for a Life Jacket forme was their first priority! Yesthere really is a jacket for a 2 lbkitten out there! I heard I wassupposed to get it on one ofthe stops on something calledthe Life Jackets for Life Tour2012. Soon after moving inwith them “Mom” and “Dad”took me on practice runs in thecar and the next thing I know Iwas on a 5 hour road trip thatstarted my career as a BoatingSafety Advo”CAT”!The adventure really began inTampa, where we met up withour friends from FWC for thevery first stop on the Life Jackets For Life Tour 2012, the 3rdannual NSBW tour. I was purrfectly thrilled to find out thatEmily, Brian and Alisha werebig feline fans. What a greatstart for me! We had somebreakfast and headed off tothe Gandy Boat Ramp. The Pelicans there were huge and alittle messy but I felt safe atopthe deck of the BAT-PAK and Idrew lots of attention fromhumans of every size, evensmall ones very close to myown age! It seemed that everyone wanted to pet me, and Itaught the humans how to“Cat-Fish”. There was quite abit of activity going on aroundus, and I heard the humans sayit was something called vesselsafety checks by Flotilla 7-9.Seemed from my view this waspretty important but with allthose tires, I kept a very safedistance! There were folksfrom different agencies and TVcameras. I think they werethere for a celebration of somesort since they inflated allthese yellow balloons. Someone said they were Life Jackets. This got me very excitedsince I remembered I was supposed to get one too, except itdidn’t arrive yet and the onethey had for me was way toobig! I had my picture takenanyway just like everyone elseWearing IT!!! I was told a LifeJacket had to be the right fit,and I would have to wait a little longer for my very own.It was a busy first day, but I hadjust begun to scratch the surface of this Boating SafetyStuff. Back at the hotel I was soexhausted I curled up on thepillow and fell fast asleep. Thenext day we were in a citynamed Leesburg and visitedwith Flotilla 4-3 at the Venetian Garden Park & Boat Ramp.I met Honey the Bloodhoundthere and she told me that herlife was dedicated to BoatingSafety too! She had a lifejacket on and it fit her realwell! There was the smell ofhot-dogs in the air and all thefolks that had the Vessel Inspections got a free lunch. Fora little kitten like me this was alot of work, and I did need alittle recess now and then. Iwould encourage my friendsEmily (My new Auntie Em!)and Alisha to go “CATfishing”6 WAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safetyagain and again. That started anew trend for the rest of thetour. Every place we stoppedboys and girls were encouraged to wear a Life Jacket andgo fishing! No one told themwhat they were fishing for. Iwas hiding in the fishing hole,and when folks realized that Iwas the CAT-fish it was veryfunny!It was only the end of the second day, and I heard someonesay we had already spread theLife Jacket message to morethan 30,000 people. Wepacked up and again we wereon the road Next stop .next state Georgia!On the trip to Macon I madefriends with my new palSammy the Sea Otter. He isvery soft and we like to curl uptogether.In Georgia we met up withnew friends from the GeorgiaDNR and Bass Pro in bothMacon and Lawrenceville. Weran into a lot of folks thatwere interested in learningmore about Georgia StateLaws and we gave away lots ofsome book called Regulations.Just like on the first stops wegave away a lot of other thingstoo like Frisbees and ColoringBooks. I met more Dogs, but Idon’t think they were goodboaters because they weren’twearing Life Jackets. My firstLife Jacket finally came and Ithought it was really fun to tryto put it on. My head wouldpeek out just over the collar,but my legs were still too shortto balance, I don’t think that iswhat they meant by me beinga ROLL model, but it suremade Mom and Dad laugh.Our last State was South Carolina, they have a DNR too!We also met some folks from aplace called the Army Corp ofEngineers. Just like in Georgiathey were all really nice. Wewere at several boat rampsover the two days there, andmet some really nice boys andgirls wearing life jackets whilethey were boating with theirMoms and Dads. The SouthCarolina folks gave them Tshirts that said they werecaught wearing a jacket.“Dad” spent some time talkingto the DNR folks about a program for paddlers and using asticker to find their Kayaks. Iheard Dad tell Mom it wastime to head back to Miamiand they figured out thatmore than 100 Vessel Inspections were completed and147,000 people saw our message to WEAR IT!So after 3 states, 5 hotels andmore than 2000 miles my firsttour as the BAT CAT was licked.I think I am really going to likethis job! New sites, Newsounds, New Smells, Newfriends what more can a kittenwish for but it was time tomake our way back to Miami.Before I romp off to my pillow,I want to send a loud Meowand Thanks to FWC, Georgiaand South Carolina DNR, TheUS Army Corp of Engineers,the US Coast Guard, and lastbut not least the US CoastGuard Auxiliary Flotillas.When I got back home toMiami I had a present fromPaws Aboard. A new yellowLife jacket, boy do I look Handsome! I am ready to sail awayon a CATamaran. I have a lotmore training to do to learn allthe things I will need to knowas I grow into a pawsitivelyawesome Boating Safety Specialist. But, now I am going totake a catnap and dream ofthe Florida Keys and Mini Lobster Season.Photos by Alicia Wellman andStacey Wright.December 2012
Sarasota Resident Is New National BranchChief for Coast Guard AuxiliarySARASOTA, FLA. – At their luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2012, the Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron(part of the United States Power Squadrons) welcomedtwo members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla#82, Long Boat Key Flotilla Commander Bill Myers andnewly appointed National Branch Chief--Liaison to theUnited States Power Squadrons, Stephen Ellerin. Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron's Commander Susan Lomastro joined Bill Myers in performing Mr. Ellerin's"Changing of the (Shoulder) Boards" ceremony. The newshoulder boards reflect his new office.This new position signifies a national commitment by thetwo organizations to broaden their cooperation in promoting recreational boating safety through increasedboater education, recreational vessel safety examinations, and public awareness events.District Commander Don Parrish of the Power Squadron'sDistrict 22 also participated in the ceremony.The United States Power Squadrons, organized in 1914,is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated tomaking boating safer and more enjoyable. USPS members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education.USPS has nearly 40,000 members organized into over 400squadrons across the country and in some US territories.Each squadron's activities involve the three primary objectives of USPS: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie offellow members.For more information on the United States PowerSquadrons, visit http://www.usps.org.BoatU.S. “Best Flotilla” Award Goes toSmall Flotilla in NevadaOne of the smallest US Coast Guard Auxiliary organizations, Flotilla 97 of District 11SR, was honored by BoatOwners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) withthe prestigious “Best Flotilla in the Nation” Award for2011 at this year’s Auxiliary’s National Convention heldAugust 22-26 in San Antonio, Texas. The flotilla, whichhas just one patrol vessel and the bare minimum numberof members to sustain a unit, bested over 1,000 otherflotillas from across the US for the top honors.Located in the southern portion of Lake Mead RecreationArea in Cottonwood Canyon on the shore of 67-mile longLake Mohave, Flotilla 97′s six Vessel Examiners managedto complete 1117 Vessel Safety Checks, over 400 morethan the previous year. In addition, their single patrolboat, manned by 97′s coxswains and crew, completed 21safety patrols, verified the latitude and longitude of 33December 2012Aids to Navigation, completed public affairs and educational missions, and provided recreational boating safetyinformation to thousands of lake visitors.The treacherous 67-mile stretch of water downstream ofthe Hoover Dam is hemmed by a sheer-walled canyonand has blistering summer temperatures as well as afternoon winds known to kick up four-footers that cansmash boats against sheer cliffs and scuttle small craft.BoatU.S. President Margaret Podlich commended themembers of Flotilla 97, noting that they “excelled attheir duties and did an amazing amount of work to helpboaters stay clear of the dangers of the lake. By doingthat, they ensured everyone had a positive experienceand came home safely.”Source: BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean WaterWAVES Watercraft & Vessel Safety 7
Boaters Use a Checklist Before Getting UnderwayWASHINGTON – Keeping track of appointments or eventshas become more complex in a very over scheduled world.A list of reminders added to the calendar on the refrigerator or in the smartphone can help make sure nothing isforgotten. When it comes to leisure time a checklist is stillvaluable especially when heading out onto the water.Create a pre-underway checklist like the Coast Guard Auxiliary has for their boat crews. Each time before an Auxiliary boat leaves the dock the entire crew reviews astandardized checklist together. Once all the items on thelist are checked off it is time to get underway.It does not have to be complicated; this is just an exampleof a pre-underway checklist you could use:David Elliot USCG Auxiliary Assistant National Commodore for Response and Prevention reviews pre-underway checklist with crew member Wayne Johnson before getting underway. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo by Diane Riggan. Driver's license Current registration papers and boating safety coursecompletion card Check fuel supply and oil level Working proper navigation lights for night operations Enough lifejackets, the right size for all Marine radio GPS Float plan left in your vehicle or with a friend Other emergency equipment such as flares, first aid kit,signaling devices and toolsIf something does not add up it is OK not to get underway.It is always better to choose safety than take a risk withyour life or the lives of your passengersUS Coast Guard Auxiliary Volunteers Work to FillFishing Boat Safety Check GapWASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard’s commercial fishingvessel examination program has helped save lives since1991, but a new federal requirement means civilian volunteers of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will soon have a biggerrole in checking boats and equipment headed out to sea.ating in U.S. waters. The provision is expected to go intoeffect in late 2012.Ken Lawrenson coordinates the work of civilian, activeduty Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel examiners throughout Alaska. He said harvesting crab, cod andhalibut from the rich fishing grounds of the North Pacificand Bering Sea is “one of the most dangerous jobs a person can have.”American citizens over 17 years old with experience or interest in the fishing industry can join the Coast Guard Auxiliary and help this effective program improve safety inAmerica’s commercial fishing fleet.Alaska has fewer than 30 qualified examiners to checkabout 3,800 vessels that will fall under the new requirement, and other regions face similar potential work overloads.“I wish I had four times as many,” Lawrenson said. “We’relooking to the Auxiliary to augment the workforce.”Vessel safety examinations have be
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