Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District

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Press Release

Date: Sept. 13, 2006   
Contact: Rod Sherman 
(360) 733-5633          

 

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TO OFFER BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION, INSPECTIONS AT MARINE LIFE CENTER BENEFIT

  

SEATTLE - The Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide boating safety information and free recreational vessel inspections during the "Sand in the City" event Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Squalicum Harbor Boat launch in Bellingham, Wash.

Boaters are encouraged to visit a Coast Guard Auxiliary booth for information about boating safety classes, federal and state regulations, and Washington State Boater's Education law.  A large supply of recreational boating information materials will also be available and free to the public. 

To make an appointment for a vessel exam, or for more information contact Rod Sherman at 733-5633.

The "Sand in the City" event features a sand sculpting competition and is a non-profit fundraiser to benefit the Marine Life Center in Bellingham. Admission to the event is free.

 

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