What's Afloat

• Governor Sean Parnell has proclaimed May 19-26, 2012 as Safe Boating Week in Alaska
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary announces Vessel Safety Check stations
• Please join us for Alaska Water Wise Course: May 19, 2012 9 am-6 pm, Atwood Building 550 W. 7th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska. RSVP Joe McCullough 907-269-8704. Course Content: Alaska's Boating Legal Requirements, Cold Water Survival, Boating Operations, Boating Hazards and Emergencies, and Pre-Departure Planning. This free course may reduce your boat insurance rates. This is a National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved course recognized by the United States Coast Guard and nationally by those states requiring boater education.
• The new "Alaska Safe Boater Kids" has arrived! This entertaining activity book is intended for students grades four and up. Learn some very important life saving messages about wearing a lifejacket, cold water immersion and other tips regarding boating in Alaska.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary About Boating Safety Class, offered by the Auxiliary see their 2012 Class Schedule.
• Mustang Survival PFD Recall Notice
  Do you own a Mustang Survival Personal Flotation Device Inflatable Model MD2010, MD2012 model 22LB? If you do, please visit this link for an important safety recall notice: Mustang Survival PFD Recall Notice 112911
• The new Resurrection Bay Supplement to the Alaska Boater's Handbook is now available. Resurrection Bay Supplement
• Boating Alaska and Cold Water Boating videos may be viewed on-line here