Massachusetts Coast Guard units to hold Open Houses

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/13/2019 01:50 PM EDT

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U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast
Contact: 1st District Public Affairs
Office: (617) 223-8515
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Massachusetts Coast Guard units to hold Open Houses

Coastie the safety boat explores the streets Boston and talks about boating safety Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Coastie is an animated robotic cartoon character operated by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary that has entertained and informed countless children about safe boating practices. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Andrew Barresi)

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BOSTON — The public and media are invited to attend free open houses hosted at Coast Guard stations in Massachusetts to kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, and the summer boating season.

Coast Guard Station Gloucester

What: Safe Boating Day Open House 

 

Who: Coast Guard and local partner agencies

 

Where: 17 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA, 01930.

 

When: May 18, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

The station is scheduled to host tours, a search and rescue demonstration, a K-9 demonstration, and events from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and other partners.

 

Coast Guard Station Menemsha

What: Safe Boating Day Open House 

 

Who: Coast Guard and local partner agencies

 

Where: Martha's Vineyard, 20 Edy's Island Way, Chilmark, MA 02535.

 

When: May 18, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

The open house will include tours of the station, boats and a helicopter. The helicopter tour is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

 

Media interested in attending either event is requested to call the First Coast Guard District Public Affairs office at 617-223-8515.

 

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