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Best Video—"Helo Ops"—Don Hawkinson, Flotilla 054-16-07,
Shot and Produced
Click here to see vidio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElpNopokQSo
Trends in Recreational Boating Fatalities
On September 26 Robin Pope will be presenting a talk in Recreational Boating Fatalities--
including information on the growing portion of fatalities associated with paddlecraft.
Additional information and a Zoom link can be accessed below.
seascout.org
“ Boating Skills and Seamanship Class”
Six Day Class – October 31, November 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 from 6-9 PM
Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department, 15 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949
This course satisfies North Carolina boat operator education requirements.Course topics include the following:
aboard a vessel and learn more in-depth information, this is the class for you! The U. S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. The course consists of 6 three-hour lessons providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions, including:
The language of boating and being on the water
Boats, their designs, equipment, and legal requirements
Legal Considerations
Where you boat and things to consider
Boat Handling; In the Water, On a Trailer, and PWC's
Navigation, Rules of the Road, and the Law
Knots and other things you really should know
Electronics for your Boat (Navigation, Communication and Operation)
Weather
Safety & Security
Visitors, Liveaboard, and other essential items to know
includes all materials.
Click to register:
Dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, talent, and resources to enhance and improve boating safety on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Safety patrols in local waters, boating safety classes for the public, free courtesy safety inspections of private and commercial boats, local and regional public events.
We support the Coast Guard, training with their boats, aircraft, and helicopter rescue teams based on the Outer Banks. We patrol the local waters and assist in Search and Rescue operations.
We are 17 years old. We are 85. And we are everywhere in between. We work and live in this OBX community. Our shipmates bring the rich experience of lives spent in an astounding array of vocations. And, we have fun as we work together to make a difference on this amazing sandbar we call home!
Start your adventure with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Outer Banks Flotilla
To explore the opportunities that are available as a volunteer member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Outer Banks Flotilla contact us. A great way to start is to come to our monthly meeting. Guests are always welcome. We meet at 6:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Contact our Flotilla Commander for this month’s location.
Tom Mattingly
Flotilla
Commander
tmattingly.obx@gmail.com
(252) 573-0599
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