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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Department of
Homeland Security

District 5SR
Division 23 Flotilla 23-6
THE DRUM POINT FLOTILLA
Calvert County's
Volunteer Lifesavers

Donald M. Haskin, Flotilla Commander

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Boating Safety Tip of the Day
VHF Marine Radio

A VHF Marine radio connects you with the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard does NOT monitor CB radio or family walkie-talkies.  Get s VHF marine radio. Get one for your boat or your paddle craft. VHF marine is your emergency link to the Coast Guard.

Archive for December 31, 2009

The Drum Point Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary wishes you a happy and prosperous new year.   Please remember to drive safely this evening. It’s foggy and potentially icy tonight. Don’t let anyone in your party drive impaired. Have a designated driver or celebrate at home. Arrive alive!

A special new year greeting goes out out to all of our Guardians working over the New Year to keep our waterways safe.

Happy New Year!

Vessel Safety Check

2012 Vessel Safety Check Decal

The Coast Guard Auxiliary and
the U.S. Power Squadrons
also inspect kayaks
and other paddle craft.

Boat Safe. Boat Smart.
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Remember the Maryland 25
Dead Maryland Boaters in 2011

One Maryland boating death for 2012. Three sailboat emergencies. National Safe Boating Week starts May 18, 2012!

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Comfortable Lifejackets
Lifejackets are comfortable and they save lives!

Lifejackets are comfortable and they save lives!

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Admiral Lee on Bow Riding

Rear Admiral William "Dean" Lee

“You wouldn’t allow your kids to sit on the hood of your car, so why would you allow them to sit on the bow of your boat?”

Rear Admiral Dean Lee, 5th District commander, United States Coast Guard

Boat Responsibly

USCG Boat Responsibly Website

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The behaviors Maryland boaters need to change most.

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SafetySeal.net

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