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US Coast Guard Data Access Query System (DAQS)
A service from the 2018 Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Survey called Data Access Query System (DAQS). The DAQS allows a user to quickly sort the boating data off a number of pivot points.
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Video: Paddling Shorts Ep. 8 // Calling For Help
In this short episode, paddling experts Paul and Kate Kuthe describe how to use a marine radio to call for help from the U.S. Coast Guard.
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NSBC BoatBeat Blog: Search and Rescue Process
If a boater is in distress, they should contact search and rescue assets via VHF-DSC marine band radio, or with an EPIRB or PLB. It is the boater’s responsibility to contact search and rescue assets.
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U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
The U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries and property damage that occurs on U.S. Waterways by improving the knowledge, skill and abilities of recreational boaters.
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Doug Leavell
Doug Leavell is Recreational Boating Safety Specialist, Coast Guard District 11 in Alameda, CA, a post he began in January 2020. A 30-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in 2019.
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Ethan J. Coble
Ethan Coble is USN Retired and Merchant Mariner Credential as2nd Mate Unlimited. He has enjoyed an extensive, 20-year career with the US Navy in senior enlisted leadership overseeing navigation, shipping, operations, force protection and project management.
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Paul Barnard
Paul Barnard is the Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager of US Coast Guard District 8, based in New Orleans, LA. He has 34 years of Coast Guard experience serving as Rescue Boat Coxswain, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, SAR Coordinator, Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Program Manager, and Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager.
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Rental Boat Safety Programs and Contact Info
Summary: Rental Boat Safety is a National Boating Safety Program funded by the U.S. Coast Guard that promotes safe boating practices. This campaign targets non-traditional boaters that do not actively participate or engage in the boating lifestyle. The rental boat market is rapidly expanding. Rental Boat Safety partners directly with Rental Liveries, BLA’s and customers, […]
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How to Choose the Correct Children’s Life Jacket
Children’s life jackets come in all different sizes and styles, depending on the child’s body weight and comfort in the water. Here are some tips for helping choose what works best for your kids.
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ACA Safety Series
An informative series of 15 infographics, covering a range of important boating safety topics.
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License-free Photos: Kids in Properly Fitting Life Jackets
Photos of a group of young girls on a boat, all wearing properly-fitting Life Jackets
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License Free Photos: Hull Identification Number
Photos showing the hull identification number on various boats
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Boating Deaths by Vessel Power (2019)
2019 Boating deaths, by vessel power, including human-power, motor, sail and others.
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