MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to host 13th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo

News Release

U.S. Coast Guard 11th District PA Detachment LA/LB Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment LA/LB Office: (310) 521-4260 After Hours: (310) 781-0619 PA Detachment LA/LB online newsroom

Coast Guard to host 13th annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo

WHO: Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor, Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco's Forward Operating Base Point Mugu, Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip, Ventura Sail & Power Squadron, National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, Navy League of the U.S., Gold Coast Ambulance Services, Channel Islands Park Rangers, Channel Islands Harbor Patrol, Ventura County Fire Department, California Department of Waterways, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary - NOAA, Survivor Industries Inc., and Channel Islands Kayak Center

WHAT: Each organization in attendance is scheduled to explain to the public and media what their respective organizations will be doing in support of National Safe Boating Week, which runs May 19-25.

WHEN: Saturday May 12, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor at 4201 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to host the 13th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo in Oxnard Saturday.

"Local vendors will demonstrate the latest in safety products and hands-on training for the proper use of fire extinguisher, life jacket, flares, paddleboards, kayaks and a CPR fashion show featuring the latest styles of life jackets," said Henry Goldman, the National Safe Boating Expo chairman. "There will be many vendors and local organizations in attendance, it is a fun event for families and anyone interested in staying safe on the water."

It is advised to bring in worn and damaged life jackets to receive a new one, while supplies last. Expired flares will be taken for disposal by the Ventura County Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit and in return receive a discount coupon for new ones. Presentations and training will be provided on boating under the influence, DUI's and the newly required California Boating Card.

Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor boats, the Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip and other first responder platforms will be open for public tours, which will be offered throughout the day of the boating expo.

To make a reservation for a tour, please visit http//safeboatingexpo.com/tours.html

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be available to provide reservations for a free vessel safety examination as well.

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