Flotilla 96 turned out on Saturday, May 19, to kick off National Safe Boating week at nearby Fish Tale Marina. John Tyson, District 7 Chief of Staff, manned the communications trailer as watchstander for coxswain Heinz Janke’s patrol aboard Franconia with crewmen Richard Brant and Phill Smith.
life-size rescue dummy.
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Franconia's crew takes a turn rescuing Herman. |
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Left to Right: Coast Guard's MK3 Andrew Ross, E3 Kyle McBride, and BM2 Brian Lopes, participating in National Safe Boating Week at Fishtale Marina. |