http://coastguard.dodlive.mil Official Blog of the U.S. Coast Guard Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/07/have-fun-but-boat-safe/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/07/have-fun-but-boat-safe/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:29:25 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=27049 For the most part, we go out on the water to get somewhere or to just have fun. Either way, a successful and enjoyable trip includes having good equipment and knowing how to use it, knowing where to go and what to stay away from and being ready for emergencies. An annual vessel safety check is an excellent way to prepare for time on the water. It is completely free and voluntary, will help ensure compliance with regulations and might help avoid a tragedy.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/07/have-fun-but-boat-safe/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/12-tips-for-12-weeks-of-summer/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/12-tips-for-12-weeks-of-summer/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 23:56:04 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=25531 Written by Petty Officer 1st Class Judy L Silverstein, 7th Coast Guard District Public Affairs. National Safe Boating Week is officially over, but we’re providing 12 tips to highlight the importance of safe boating throughout the 12 weeks of summer. [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/12-tips-for-12-weeks-of-summer/feed/ 1 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/public-spirit-patriotism-the-coast-guard-auxiliary/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/public-spirit-patriotism-the-coast-guard-auxiliary/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:38:41 +0000 CDR Glynn Smith http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=19820 The following blog was posted by Cmdr. Glynn Smith on behalf of Vice Adm. Sally Brice-O’Hara. Over the weekend, I was honored to speak at the Coast Guard National Auxiliary Conference in Charlotte, N.C. The Coast Guard Auxiliary are the [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/public-spirit-patriotism-the-coast-guard-auxiliary/feed/ 1 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/05/national-safe-boating-week-2011/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/05/national-safe-boating-week-2011/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 16:11:54 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=17324 This past Saturday marked the start of National Safe Boating Week 2011. It is no coincidence that this week, focused on educating boaters about the latest safe boating practices, takes place in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend, the [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/05/national-safe-boating-week-2011/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-boaters/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-boaters/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:45:40 +0000 LT Connie Braesch http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=12489 Over the past two weeks, Coast Guard Compass has given you “Deck the Hulls,” a holiday gift guide for mariners and recreational boaters. It’s the eleventh hour for holiday shopping but that’s no excuse to disappoint the boater on your shopping list [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-boaters/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-vessel-safety-check/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-vessel-safety-check/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:08:25 +0000 LT Connie Braesch http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=11961 Post co-authored by Michael Baron, USCG Recreational Boating Safety Specialist. Looking for the perfect gift for the boater on your holiday list? The holiday season is a perfect time to arm your friends and family with safe boating essentials. No [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2010/12/deck-the-hulls-vessel-safety-check/feed/ 3 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2009/07/itcg-searching-for-survivors-oil-spill-response-free-vsc-lobster-mini-season/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2009/07/itcg-searching-for-survivors-oil-spill-response-free-vsc-lobster-mini-season/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:02:04 +0000 LT Connie Braesch http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=1176 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2009/07/itcg-searching-for-survivors-oil-spill-response-free-vsc-lobster-mini-season/feed/ 0