GLOUCESTER — The public and media are invited to attend open houses at various Coast Guard stations throughout New England to kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 22-26, and the summer boating season.
In 2016, 28 paddlecraft users died in Northeast waters. These fatalities were due to capsizing/ falling overboard and not wearing a life jacket. This year, the Coast Guard and partner agencies are focusing efforts to educate paddlers on how to “have fun, be safe, and paddle smart.”
Coast Guard Station Gloucester
The station will showcase an assortment of search-and-rescue demonstrations, boating under the influence information, flare demonstrations, commercial fishing vessel safety, tours of Station Gloucester and its vessels, structured boating and paddling safety and various informational booths.
What: Safe Boating Day Open House
Who: Coast Guard and local partner agencies
Where: 17 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930.
When: May 20, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other public events include:
Coast Guard Station Scituate
What: Safe Boating Day Open House
Who: Coast Guard and local partner agencies
Where: 90 Cole Parkway, Scituate, MA 02066.
When: May 26, Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The station will have activities for the children as well as station and boat tours. Boating safety information will be provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Other events in the area:
Sector Northern New England:
Walk the Working Waterfront June 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., downtown Portland, Maine
https://www.portlandmaine.com/
Sector Southeastern New England:
Station Cape Cod Canal June 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
60 Ed Moffitt Dr., Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563
For more information please contact the Canal Visitor Center 508-833-9678
