Be prepared at sea!
Ever wonder what you would do if someone fell overboard from your boat? Do you have a plan to deal with heavy weather if you can’t reach a safe harbor? We all know that things can go very wrong at sea, but do you know what to do when bad gets worse?
Safety at Sea is designed to address safety concerns from crew-overboard situations to gear emergencies and seasickness. Classes are taught by professionals and dedicated volunteers providing both novice and experienced sailors alike with the information and skills needed for sailing preparedness.
- Round Robin style learning stations
- Man overboard & rescue procedures
- Safety gear training
- Damage control training
- Educators include the Coast Guard, local firefighters, Texas A&M Instructors and more
Registration
DATE: October 28, 2017
TIME: 7a.m.-4 p.m.
PLACE: Coast Guard Base Galveston, 1 Ferry Road, Galveston, TX 77550
PRICING: $10 per Scout, adult and staff. Price includes a hot dog lunch.
SHIRTS: Long sleeve moisture wick shirts must be pre-ordered for $20.
CONTACT: Len Meyers at lenmeyers@hotmail.com or Bay Area Council at 409-744-5206
STAFF: Those registering for STAFF roles must be pre-approved prior to registration. To be approved for a staff position contact Len Meyers at lenmeyers@hotmail.com
REGISTER BY: October 20, 2017
Registration and more details can be found here.