Boating Safety Week continues with reminders of what you need before you step on a boat as an operator. ❗ Take a Safe Boating Course- https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-11-01&category=public-education-programs ❗ Get a vessel safety check- https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-11-03&category=vessel-safety-checks The State of Florida requires any individual born after Jan. 1, 1988 to have passed a Safe Boating Course … Continued
Boating Safety Tip of the day, CHECK THE WEATHER before leaving shore! Weather forecasts are essential for making safe boating decisions. Check the National Weather Service site for the latest forecast before leaving share and carefully observe weather changes! Check boating conditions: Weather.gov baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/marine www.usharbors.com/harbor/florida/madeira-beach-causeway-fl/weather/
Boating Safety Week reminds us of the essentials needed on a boat! Take a look below for a great check list! Life Jackets Locator Device Fire Extinguisher Navigation Lights WATER to stay hydrated File a Float Plan! Make sure someone knows where and when you are boating! Check boating conditions: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/marine https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/florida/madeira-beach-causeway-fl/
Boating Safety Week continues with the reminder that the environment can affect boaters! A big one here is Florida is overexposure to the sun. It is really easy to sit outside all day and forget to stay hydrated. Make sure to sip on some water throughout the day! Check boating conditions here: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/marine … Continued
As we continue Boating Safety Week we are looking at life jackets! Make sure to select the right jacket for your family! Find out more information on how to fit a life jacket here: https://www.uscgboating.org/images/howtochoosetherightlifejacket_brochure.pdf
Today is the start of Boating Safety Week! Follow us this week for some helpful tips when boating this season! Be aware of your surroundings at all times! Travel at a SAFE SPEED for environmental conditions! Check boating conditions here: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/marine https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/florida/madeira-beach-causeway-fl/weather/
There is only 18 days left until the start of Hurricane Season! Are you prepared? Starting June 1st through June 14th hurricane preparedness items are tax free, see list below for qualifying items! 🚙 Make an EVACUATION PLAN 🥫 Build a HURRICANE KIT 🐾 Keep PETS IN MIND ❗ Sign up for ALERTS … Continued
Interested in current projects going on in the City including beach groin restoration progress? Take a look here!
Thank you Spectrum Bay News 9 for stopping by to chat about our Beach Groin Restoration Project! Our beach groins were originally placed in the 60’s with a small restoration in 2012. These structures help keep sand on the beach which has helped us not require sand renourishment! To keep the trend of no sand … Continued
Today is the start of Sea Turtle Nesting Season! We can help the turtles nest by following some simple steps: Fill in holes and knock down sandcastles. Light Out- Beachfront properties can turn off their lights and close the blinds. There are also options for turtle safe lighting available! Pick up Trash- a great way … Continued
