Safe Boating Day on the Blackwater
Saturday, 19 May, 2012 – Blackwater River, Milton, Florida
0900 Blessing of the Fleet - Knights of Columbus
0930 – 1400 US Coast Guard Vessel/USCGA Auxiliary Operational Facilities Display – Riverwalk
Fire Department/Law Enforcement Response Boat Displays
Ambulance/Fire Apparatus Displays
Coast Guard Auxiliary Information / Recruiting Booth – on Riverwalk South
Communication System set up on display and in operation
Vessel Safety Checks at dock
Sea Cadet Recruiting Booth – US Navy Sea Cadets
“Suddenly in Command” Course dockside and aboard J & B – USCGA Reble & Mount
“Rules of the Road” Course dockside – USCGA McKinley
Kids Boater Safety Academy – booths or “stations” set up with specific subject matter:
PFD selection and use – donning relay/race – USCGA/ US Navy Sea Cadets
Line Handling/ropes/knots - USCGA/ US Navy Sea Cadets
Boating Safety – seating, lookouts, emergencies, etc. - USCGA/ US Navy Sea Cadets
Environmental Safety - 4-H
Face painting – 4-H
Canoe/kayak use & safety - USCGA/ US Navy Sea Cadets
Trash or Treasure Hunt – Blackwater Pyrates
Strolling Puppet Show
Duck Adoption, Hot Dogs/Chips – Blackwater Pyrates
Inside Pavilion: Sign-In/Registration
America's Waterway Watch
Ropes, Knots & Line Handling
Suddenly in Command