National Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2024
Worldwide Events |
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day: May 17th |
National Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2024 |
Ready, Set, Wear It: Dates Vary by Local Partners |
Learn more about these national events |
Flotilla 9-6 has been working hard to prepare for this year's National Safe Boat Week with planned exhibits with our retail partners, boating safety classes, vessel exams and the special public Open House for the new Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach.
Here is our full list of safety-promoting activities for the coming week. Vessel Safety checks are available for free on a first-come basis, click on the map link for exact locations. Training courses must be registered in advance and confirmed, click on the course for a description of the material and and any fees. Our members will be out posting "WEAR IT" signs at local boat ramps, exhibiting our mobile Communications Command Center at area locations, and patrolling the area from the skies all in the name of ensuring your safe fun on the water. We invite you to participate and don't forget to stop and say "thanks for your service."
2024 National Safe Boating Week: Local Events Saturday May 18th - Friday May 24th |
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Friday |
17 May |
9 AM - 5 PM |
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Saturday |
18 May |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
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Public Open House at the new US Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach (Map) | Sunday | 19 May | 10 AM - 2 PM |
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Safe Boating Exhibit - Bass Pro Shops, Gulf Coast Town Center [Map] Educational brochures and displays. |
Monday |
20 May |
11 AM - 2 PM |
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Public Open House at the new US Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach (Map) | Monday | 20 May | 10 AM - 2 PM | |||
Visit our Communications Trailer and Display at Collier County Public Library [Map] |
Tuesday |
21 May |
10:30 - 12:30 PM |
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Safe Boating Exhibit - ACE Hardware - Bonita Beach Road east of US 41 [Map] |
Wednesday |
22 May |
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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"Local Water's Knowledge" Safe Boating Class - Flotilla 96 HQ [Map] |
Thursday |
23 May |
6 PM - 8 PM |
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Visit our Communications Trailer and Safe Boating Display at Bass Pro Shops, Gulf Coast Town Center [Map] |
Friday |
24 May |
11 AM - 2 PM |
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"WEAR IT" and paddlecraft safety display at Cocahatchee Marina Park [Map] |
Friday |
24 May |
9 AM - 1 PM |
Chuck Moore, Boatcrew and Telecommunications Operator and Tom Sawyer, Coxswain, Paddlecraft Operator, and Telecommunications Operator demonstrate use of our Mobile Communications Trailer on location at the Collier County Library.
The Village of Estero presented to Flotilla 9-6 a proclamation in recognition of its outstanding and honorable service to the community in promoting National Safe Boating Week. Mayor Jon McLain presented a plaque to Flotilla Commander Michael DiPierro and Vice Commander Chuck Moore. The full details of the proclamation can be seen below.