CGAUX Flotilla 48 Hamlin Beach

06/02/2026

☀️ Adventure Ready starts before you leave the dock.

Planning to rent a boat this summer? A little preparation can make a big difference on the water.

Before you head out:

⚓ Research your destination and learn about local conditions including tides, currents, and weather.

⚓ Get familiar with the boat’s safety equipment before departing. Know where to find the VHF radio, flares, horn, and other emergency gear.

⚓️ Always wear a life jacket! 🧡

⚓ Review the rental agreement and safety rules so you understand your responsibilities and any local requirements.

⚓ Follow navigation rules and practice courteous boating to help keep everyone safe on the water. Learn the rules of the road on the water at www.boatoncourse.com.

⚓ Know before you go. Local knowledge can help you avoid unexpected hazards and make the most of your adventure.

Pursue adventure this summer. Make memories that last. Enjoy every moment on the water. And make safety part of the journey.

06/02/2026

Love the Safety. Boat safely by wearing your life jacket while boating, on shore or on the dock.

06/02/2026

Before heading out, make sure everyone is wearing a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that is designed for the day's water activity.

06/01/2026

This month, we'll be talking about water sports and rental boat safety! Today's reminder is to always wear a life jacket while participating in towed sports. It’s the smartest move on the water.

More resources available at www.safeboatingcampaign.com

05/31/2026

Free Guide Inside

05/30/2026

Sally from the Boating Safety Sidekicks says “WEAR IT!”

Feel free to use this boating safety poster (proportional to 8.5” x 11”) for your organization’s life jacket safety messaging. This design provides a blank area at the bottom for your organizational logo and/or website-social media.

For information about the Boating Safety Sidekicks activity books: http://boatingsidekicks.com/

05/30/2026

WHERE’S THE WATER? ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ EL AGUA?
Megan has had a fun day boating on the water. The only problem is the heat and the wind while on the boat has made her both tired and thirsty.
Megan se ha divertido mucho navegando. El único problema es que, con el calor y el viento del bote, le ha dado sed y se ha cansado.

From the Boating Safety Sidekicks "Go Boating" bilingual activity book. For more information about the Sidekicks activity books: http://boatingsidekicks.com/

05/29/2026