Safe Boating Week - Heard on the water
District 8 is getting charged up about the Safe Boating Week
coming up in May. What’s a safe boating week? It is nationally
recognized as the week to promote safer boating. This year it falls on May 18 - May 24, 2013.
What’s a District 8? There are 15
boating squadrons (United States Power Squadrons) in district 8 from Sebastian
to Key West, Florida. Information about this district can be found at http://www.uspsd8.org/. All of the groups
within the district will be putting on special events to help promote this
week. If you would like to share in these events contact the squadron of your
choice.
The Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS)
plans to hold boating classes and seminars at the VBPS facility, which is next
to the Barber Bridge (301 Acacia Road). According to a reliable source VBPS
will be in the” Wear It” campaign (http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/)
as well.
An unverified rumor suggests that some
of the 392 members of the squadron may walk the Barber Bridge wearing/holding
PFDs sometime during the cooler part of the day. Check out the VBPS new website
www.verobeachpowersquadron.com
or stop in on any Friday night during the social hour (5:30-7:30).
What is NSBC (http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/)?
The National
Safe Boating Council, Inc. (NSBC) was organized in September 1958 under the name National Safe Boating
Committee. The NSBC presently has a membership of over 330 U.S. and Canadian
organizations, all with an interest in boating safety and education. The NSBC
membership is diverse, with approximately 65% of the membership being nonprofit
organizations and 35% being for-profit organizations. Mission Statement -The NSBC’s mission is to be the foremost coalition
to advance and promote a safer recreational boating experience through
education, outreach and training.
What is United States Power Sqauadron (USPS)? If you are looking for boating classes, or a complete boating education, you've come to the right place. If you are looking for a Maritime Mobile Service Identity, you've come to the right place. If you are looking for someone to perform a free vessel safety check on your boat, you've come to the right place. If you would like to have some real fun boating, join the 40,000 members of USPS and help spread the word. (http://www.usps.org/)?
