National Safe Boating Week Promotes Preparedness
A nationwide Safe Boating Week July 1 to July 7 in Sarasota highlights cooperation among many groups including the National Safe Boating Association and Coast Guard Auxiliary. Readiness tips cover fuel safety, ventilation, fire extinguishers, life jackets, lights, signaling devices, cruising plans, weather awareness, and proper boating conduct to reduce accidents.
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United States Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Power squadron offers boating safety and navigation courses
The United States Power Squadron, a nationwide group with over 51,000 members, promotes recreational boating safety. Courses include Safety Afloat and basic piloting, covering fire safety, fuel systems, first aid, signaling, weather, fog signals, seamanship, anchoring, docking, and mooring under varying wind and current conditions.
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United States Power Squadron
Yale Bid For Grand Cup At Henley Regatta
The 14th century Henley town gears up for its Royal Henley Regatta July 4 to 7 with entries from English schools and universities. Royal patronage since 1851, social events, and water carnival traditions mark the famed river Thames pageant. Safety advice from National Safe Boating Week urges knot practice and rule compliance for recreational boaters.
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Henley-On-Thames
England
Centown
Ascot
Placid River Thames
National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off With Free Inspections
Auxiliary boaters urged to use free courtesy motor boat exams during National Safe Boating Week starting Sunday July 1. Sarasota Power Squadron and Coast Guard Auxiliary plan safety articles and events across the Sun coast racing schedule and dockside activities. The Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club hosts a 24 mile ocean race with midget option, while local clubs grant docking facilities water taxis and escort boats for novices.
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United States
Sarasota
National Safe Boating Association
American National Red Cross
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Yacht Safety Bureau
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
American Power Boat Association
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
American Boat and Yacht Council
Boy Scouts of America
National Safety Council
United States Power Squadrons
United States Coast Guard
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Florida Gulf
Venice
Anna Maria Island
Suncoast
Ieee
Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club
Manatee River
Bradenton Yacht Club
Egmont Key
Bell Buoy
Ted Theobald
John S. Laces
Regatta
Passa-Grille Yacht Club
10Th Ave
Gand Pass-a-Grille Way
Vina del Mar
Don-Ce-Sar
Yacht Club
Tiger
Southern Ocean Racing Cohampion
Charley Morgan
Newport
Bermuda
Weather Warning Message
Ashore instruction urges listening to radio for latest weather reports and advisories. Keeps radio on for further alerts and directs to head for port immediately if a storm is imminent.
Sarasota Tide Table Peak and Low Times
Tide table shows Friday and Saturday elevations for Sarasota area with high and low water times. Entries include Venice Inlet Port Charlotte Boca Grande Placina Longboat Inlet and El Jobean references with shifts relative to standard times.
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el Jobean
Venice Inlet
Port Charlotte
Boca Grande
Placina
Longboat Inlet
38' Chris Craft Constellation Twin 200 H.P.
A 38 foot Chris Craft Constellation with twin 200 horsepower engines is listed as ready for deep sea fishing. This ready-to-use vessel emphasizes offshore capability and performance suitable for sport fishing excursions.
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Chris Craft
Constellation Twin
H.P
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