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


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Blackwater Pyrates (Duck Sales, etc)
  2. Trash & Treasure Hunt
  3. 4H Face Painting / Environmental Safety
  4. USCG Aux Radio Station
  5. FWC
  6. US Naval Sea Cadets
  7. PFD Selection and Use
  8. Boating Safety
  9. Lifeguard Ambulance
  10. Paddlesport Safety
  11. Emergency Management
  12. USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 18 recruiting and VE station
  13. USCG Rescue Boat

Inside Pavilion: Sign-In/Registration

  America's Waterway Watch

  Ropes, Knots & Line Handling

  Suddenly in Command