Photo Release: Coast Guard conducts safety patrol during Lake Washington Seafair

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/04/2017 10:04 PM EDT

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Aug. 04, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Pacific Northwest
Contact: 13th District Public Affairs
Office: (206) 220-7237
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Coast Guard conducts safety patrol during Lake Washington Seafair

Members of the Coast Guard gather for a morning command briefing at Lake Washington during Seattle’s Seafair, Aug. 4, 2017. Now in its 68th year, Seattle Seafair is an annual celebration that celebrates summer in the Pacific Northwest. Photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lara Davis.

Members of the Coast Guard gather for a morning command briefing at Lake Washington during Seattle’s Seafair, Aug. 4, 2017.

Now in its 68th year, Seattle Seafair is an annual celebration that celebrates summer in the Pacific Northwest.

Photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lara Davis.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates performs an equipment safety check before a boat launch on Lake Washington during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebration, Aug. 4, 2017. Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at lakeside boat launches to ensure they are safely equipped for water activities. Photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lara Davis.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates performs an equipment safety check before a boat launch on Lake Washington during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebration, Aug. 4, 2017.

Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at lakeside boat launches to ensure they are safely equipped for water activities.

Photos by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lara Davis.

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Sabye and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates perform an equipment safety check before launching a personal watercraft during Seattle’s 68th annual Safair at Lake Washington Aug. 4, 2017. Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at boat launches around the lake to make sure they are safely equipped for water activities.Photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker.

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Sabye and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates perform an equipment safety check before launching a personal watercraft during Seattle’s 68th annual Safair at Lake Washington, Aug. 4, 2017.

Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at boat launches around the lake to make sure they are safely equipped for water activities.

Photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker.
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Sabye engages with a boater during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebrations at Lake Washington to ensure all safety precautions are being taken before using a personal watercraftAug. 4, 2017. Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at boat launches around the lake to make sure they are safely equipped for water activities.Photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker.

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Sabye engages with a boater during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebrations at Lake Washington to ensure all safety precautions are being taken before using a personal watercraft, Aug. 4, 2017.

Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at boat launches around the lake to make sure they are safely equipped for water activities.

Photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates prepares for a vessel safety check before a boat launch on Lake Washington during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebration, Aug. 4, 2017. Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at local marinas and remind boaters of the dangers of boating under the influence. Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Ayla Kelley.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jed Cates prepares for a vessel safety check before a boat launch on Lake Washington during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair celebration, Aug. 4, 2017.

Coast Guard personnel perform safety checks at local marinas and remind boaters of the dangers of boating under the influence.

Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Ayla Kelley.

To read more about the Seafair Patrols visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1ae641c

 

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