Monthly Archives: November 2011

A boater’s Christmas list, courtesy of the Coast Guard

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Scott Warner DIR-B

BOSTON — With the upcoming holiday season, the Coast Guard announces a printer-ready Christmas wish list for boaters throughout the northeast. Some of the items can be found at a local dollar store, and others will be available at outdoor … Continue reading →

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Mustang Survival PFD Recall Notice

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Scott Warner DIR-B

MUSTANG SURVIVAL PFD RECALL NOTICE RECALL NOTICE ON MD2010 & MD2012 model 22LB Inflatable PFDs The United States Coast Guard strongly urges mariners and boaters alike to check their Mustang Survival PFDs. Mustang Survival is voluntarily recalling all model number … Continue reading →

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BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grants

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Scott Warner DIR-B

The BoatUS Foundation awards local volunteer organizations up to $4,000 for the promotion of safe and clean boating education. Over the past 20 years the Foundation has awarded over a million dollars to local community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and … Continue reading →

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Coast Guard Alaska: Search and rescue

Posted on 6 November 2011 by Scott Warner DIR-B

The Weather Channel has a new series that features the Coast Guard unit based in Kodiak, Alaska. It is an elite team that risks their lives in search and rescue missions. The series premieres November 9 at 9 PM and … Continue reading →

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Now That We Have One, What Do We Do With It?

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Scott Warner DIR-B

Sitrep — Read about how several Auxiliarists recently participated in a relationships conference at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico to find out more about getting the most out of our MOA with the Boy Scouts of America. Click … Continue reading →

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