Welcome to your new home, CGC Bernard C. Webber. We look forward to working with you in South Florida. Click the above link to see details of the ship and its arrival.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Florida receives nation's 1st Sentinel Class cutter
Florida receives nation's 1st Sentinel Class cutter
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Coast Guard Auxiliarists receive recognition
Coast Guard Auxiliarists receive recognition
Click on the link above to see the picture and news release.
D7 Auxiliary Aviators Jerry Metcalf and Nick McManus are awarded the Auxiliary Medal of Operational Merit for a save on June 21. Well done, my friends.
Too bad Jerry didn't tell me about it when we were together over the weekend. I would have loved to be present to see him receive it.
Bravo Zulu anyway!! I'm proud to have you on our team.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary Gear up for Florida's famous Lobster Sport Mini-Season
Before heading out for the spiny lobster sport mini-season this week, make sure you have all the proper safety equipment.
- Everyone on board should wear a proper-fitting life jacket.
- File a float plan with someone who will contact authorities if you don't check in by a specified time. Make sure to include a photo of your boat.
- You may not plan to be overnight, but mechanical issues can strand you unexpectedly. Make sure you have flares, proper lights, and sound devices such as a whistle.
- Don't depend on your cell phone. Invest in a marine radio (installed or hand-held) and make sure everyone on board knows how to use it.
- Boat operators often take friends and children out with them - make sure they know when you are expected back on the surface - and what to do if you are overdue.
- Make sure whoever is left topside knows how to use the radio and how to operate the boat.
- Carry a first-aid kit.
- Know the waters - there is no substitute for local knowledge.
- Plan your fuel - use the rule of thirds - 1/3 to get out, 1/3 to get back, leaving 1/3 for "just in case."
If you would like a free (no-jeopardy) vessel safety exam before you head out, contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (772) 288-0509 or call Paul Horbal, Vessel Examination Officer, at (772) 403-3566.
Let's all be safe out there - and come back with the same number of boat occupants you left with.
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