Coast Guard and State Agencies Conduct Joint Paddle Craft Training

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/05/2017 08:23 PM EDT

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News Release  

October 5, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 1st District PA Detachment New York
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment New York
Office: (212) 514-4291
After Hours: (917) 703-0983

Coast Guard and State Agencies Conduct Joint Paddle Craft Training

 

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Local Coast Guard units, industry and partner agencies are conducting joint paddle craft training, Friday at Sector Long Island Sound.

Coast Guard personnel from Long Island Sound small boat stations, cutters, Sector, and Auxiliary staff will participate with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection staff and local paddle craft instructors to conduct training on State and Federal safety gear requirements for paddlers.

The training will include on the water demonstrations of different types of paddle craft construction and capabilities, assessing paddler skill levels, and techniques for rescuing and providing assistance to paddle craft. Participants will gain experience operating paddle craft in conjunction with rescue assets on the water. 

“We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of those on the water. This includes training rescue personnel and industry partners to proactively identify potential distress situations, educate the boating public, and provide assistance to those in distress,” said Cmdr. Andrew Ely, Sector Long Island Sound chief of response. “With the growing number of paddle craft on the water, it is imperative to ensure boaters equip themselves with appropriate safety gear and practices.”

WHAT: Joint paddle craft training

WHERE: 120 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512

WHEN: 0900 – 1700, Friday, 06 October 2017

EDITOR’S NOTE: For additional information and for media interested in attending the event please contact Lt. Alaina Fagan at 203-468-4433.

 

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