MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to hold media availability to promote winter boating safety ahead of the holidays

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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
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to hold media availability to promote winter boating safety ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a media availability to showcase essential boating safety items – which make great gifts for boaters – ahead of the holidays, Thursday, December 10.

As the air and water temperatures drop around New York City, boating can become precarious and certain precautions should be taken. The Coast Guard aims to discuss these precautions and display equipment that is essential to safe boating during the winter months. Some of this equipment, such as life jackets, marine VHF radios and first aid kits, make great gift ideas for the holidays and can keep your loved ones safe on the water.

Who: Coast Guard Station New York personnel 

What: Coast Guard members will be available for interviews regarding winter boating safety. They will also showcase boating safety items they carry onboard and discuss what items make great holiday gifts. 

When: 9 a.m., Thursday, December 10. 

Where: North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place, New York, NY 10281

Media planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Coast Guard Public Affairs at (917) 703-0983.

 

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