Fish Tale Marina Hosts National Safe Boating Week Event

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.

Adding excitement was a demonstration by the Coast Guard’s 33-foot rapid response boat from Station For Myers Beach.  The Coasties also joined in by rescuing Herman, the flotilla's
life-size rescue dummy.

Franconia's crew takes a turn rescuing Herman.

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.

All National Safe Boating Week  photos by Greg Guederian.