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“You’re In Command,” so BOAT SAFELY!!!

Written by Ed Sweeney, Chief – Media Division, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary   

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Reminds YOU:

Nothing beats recreational boating as a way to relax, have fun, and bring friends and family together. That’s why it’s tragic when a recreational boating outing ends with an accident. Too many people are injured or even killed while boating on America’s waterways. Many of these people are responsible, conscientious boaters who think their experience or equipment is enough to keep them and their passengers safe.

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Who’s your agent?

Written by Ronald D. Bradley   

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By, Ronald D. Bradley President, Bradley Insurance Group Allstate Insurance Company
It’s a beautiful weekend. It's Sunday afternoon. The sky is blue with a light breeze and the bite was hot this morning. I am back at the dock by 2 and there are plenty of fillets for this evening’s cookout. It’s even a 3 day weekend. How much better could it be?

As I stow my gear and prepare to clean my boat, the phone rings. My wife picks up and I overhear her talking to a friend/client. An instant later, she yells “honey, get the phone quick. It's George and he's in trouble!”

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All it takes is one spark....

Written by Chief Wayne Spivak   

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Every year, near every major recreational boating center, a shattering event will make local and sometimes regional news. Its not the type of event that the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary finds satisfying, rewarding, or invited. In some respects, the only 'good which will come from this event is the inevitable lesson-learned. And as lessons-learned go, wed rather not have this type of event from which to pull the example.

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How to be a "Good Mate"

Written by Ed Sweeney, DC-Ad   

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Discusses How To Be A “Good Mate:”
Fast Facts about Vessel Maintenance Pollution

Boating season is at its peak. It’s the time of the year when tens of thousands of power boaters are working on their vessels, keeping them clean and in top shape for the balance of the boating season. Whether you store your vessel on the water or in your backyard, this short editorial will help you be a “Good Mate” and keep the environment “clean & green.”

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The Sobering Truth: Alcohol and Boating Don’t Mix

Written by Ed Sweeney, DC-Ad   

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What goes better with sunny summer weather than spending time on the water having fun fishing, water skiing, or just plain relaxing? For some, a day on the water doing what they love is all it takes to have an enjoyable time. For others, alcohol is the key ingredient for fun. Unfortunately, mixing alcohol and boating is all too often a recipe for disaster, rather than a recipe for relaxation.

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Is boating going to the dogs?

Written by Wayne Spivak, National Press Corps, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary   

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In the last ten years, I think my wife and I have gone out on our boat only a handful of times without our dog. That’s a lot of hours on the water with our beloved pooch. During that time, we’ve experienced plenty of picture perfect days, some bumpy seas and some very hot and humid weather. All without incident. We’ve been fortunate, but we also plan rather well.

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Ramp Rage

Written by Wayne Spivak   

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With the lack of dock space, trailer sales are on the rise. If you are new at this game, the following information will help you avoid disaster.

Have you ever spent any amount of time at the boat ramp during weekend rush hour? Of course you have. The experience evokes all sorts of emotions – humor – drama – action – anger – even a healthy mix of the World’s Funniest Videos thrown in. You can’t help but wonder why so many continue to make the boat ramp experience so frustrating yet so entertaining for onlookers. It must be because so many boaters who trailer their vessels just don’t practice, don’t plan, and don’t expect the unexpected.

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