Coast Guard personnel discuss how a VHF radio can help boaters contact rescuers in the event of an emergency at sea. The Coast Guard reminds boaters that cell phones can’t always be depended on to work while at sea. (Coast Guard video/Petty Officer 2nd Class James Harless, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen & Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Bena)
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Coast Guard personnel discuss the importance of safe boating practices and the benefits of having an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). An EPIRB is a distress signal that can significantly increase a boater’s chances for survival during a distress situation. (Coast Guard video/Petty Officer 2nd James Harless & Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen)
The Department of South Carolina Natural Resources is proud to have Wendy’s as our boating safety partner. If your child gets caught wearing their life jacket this summer, they could get a free t-shirt from the Department of Natural Resources and a free Jr. Frosty from Wendy’s. So unless you are a life jacket like Zippit, please wear your life jacket like Wendy. Be safe this summer!