Vessel Safety Check - US Power Squadron

MISSION:

To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact while maximizing the safe use and enjoyment of U.S. waterways by recreational boaters.

The Vessel Safety Check is a voluntary process - one of “prevention through education, outreach, and volunteer compliance” helping recreational boaters to gain a respect for the boating environment.

Many boaters are unaware of the proper safety equipment required for their boats. This FREE service is a great way to ensure the safety of your family and proper maintenance of your boat.

When completed you will receive a passing decal for your boat. Additionally, this decal shows a willingness to do what is right and it might just give you the benefit of any doubt should you be stopped on the water by law enforcement.

To see what a Vessel Safety Check would look like, see the video below:

For more information on this program please contact:

Michael Lebeduik III, US Power Squadron - Delhigh

tja.ml3@verizon.net - Home

610-691-3348 - Home

610-730-2798 - Mobile

Link to US Power Squadron, VSC page: http://www.usps.org/national/vsc/

Tubes that you Control!

Summer's here and the temps are heating up!

Tubing is always a fun thing to do that requires little if any skill to enjoy. BUT, how about kicking things up a notch with a tube that

YOU CAN STEER!

That's right, take the thrill of tubing to a whole new level.

Check out these videos and see the fun.

Only $99 at Peters Marine Service for Bat X Ray

Only $159 at Peters Marine Service for Lulu

Only $219 at Peters Marine Service for U Slalom

Only $189 at Peters Marine Service for Slalom Solo

Only $299 at Peters Marine Service for Slalom Jockey (shown)

POST A COMMENT IF YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED THESE FOR YOURSELF

Vessel Safety Check at Blue Marsh Lake by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

On Saturday June 27th from 10AM and into the afternoon the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting Vessel Safety Checks at Blue Marsh Lake. The checks will be conducted at the Dry Brooks and State Hill boat launches.

What is a Vessel Safety Check? Click here to find out....

Use the map below for directions or contact Terry Hilbert at pigeon72@aol.com for more information.

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Note: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting these Vessel Safety Checks thru out the summer at Blue Marsh Lake, Beltzville Lake, and Lake Wallenpaupack. Please check back here often for more information.

Barefoot?

I am at a loss for words. Has anyone ever tried this? And survived? Wow!

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boating Safety Course

Presented by US Coast Guard Auxiliary

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering their comprehensive Boating Safety Class in a two (2) session format beginning on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 at:

2058 River Road, Reading PA (Just off Route 12 - River Road Exit)

Registration: August 1st, 2009 from 8 - 8:30AM

Class Session 1: Aug 1st - 8:30AM - 1:00PM

Class Session 2: Aug 8th - 8:30AM - 1:00PM

Student Cost: $24.00

For more information or advance registration:

Phone 570-875-3452 or Email blewul@ptd.net

That's Illegal. What you are doing is Illegal.

Anyone Remember This Scene!

A Fun Day at Beltzille Lake!

As most of you may know, I work here at Peters Marine pretty much non-stop through the summer. In the off season I work part-time as my full-time job is a teacher. This past Monday, I took a brand new Sea Ray 230 Sundeck to Beltzville for our (teacher's) End-Of-The-Year Picnic. What a blast we had! The forecast was calling for thunderstorm's, but we lucked out and had great weather. I didn't take any pictures of the food, but I should of at least taken a picture of the "Sugar Bacon" that Donna (a 2nd grade teacher) made. It's fabulous!

Cody (my son, age 5) & Ari (Tom & Regina's

daughter, age 6) enjoying the ride

Tom (Computers) - Going hard to starboard!

Todd (5th grade)- pulling hard to port!

Todd and Danny (son, age 4). Who's enjoying it more?

What a beautiful mom & son pic! Regina, age ??

and Joe, age 2

Hey, there's snake in the water!

Talk about a glamour shot!

Sue (Art teacher), Lea (5th grade), & Amanda (4th grade)

"Oh, isn't it nice to be chauffered around?"

Cody and me... "Go faster, Daddy!"

OK, Cody, here we go!

Cody & Danny fishing. Cody caught his first fish!

Angela, taking the wheel for her first time! The rest of us held on very tight...

Angela & Lea, going not so hard ;)

Tom and his daughter, Ari - "Don't worry, Ari, we'll be fine!"

Pets need floatation devices when they're aboard too

By Gary Blockus of the Morning Call
May 26, 2009

With boating season in full bloom now that we've made our way past Memorial Day, it's time to take a quick look at a safety feature may of us often forget about: securing our pets onboard.

Don't you absolutely love those pictures that show a golden retriever at the stern of a boat, tongue hanging out while master and family boat her across the lake, river or ocean?



The only thing wrong with pictures like those is that while they may be cute, they show little regard for the animal's safety.Even pets deserve personal floatation devices. The best water dogs may literally fall into deep trouble should they happen to tumble off the deck and into the water. If expert swimmers can experience panic and cramps while trying to negotiate a boat's wake, so can a dog.

Canine life jackets are available from a variety of manufactures and, like human PFDs, one size does not fit all.

Many dogs may be good swimmers, but not all dogs are good swimmers. Currents, waves, wakes and water temperature can affect a dog's ability to survive in any body of water should the animal accidentally or intentionally go overboard. Canine life jackets usually feature a ''handle strap'' along the backside that makes it easy for owner or rescuer to securely gain control of the animal in case rescue is warranted.

Do yourself, your family and your dog a favor by checking out some of the various water safety devices for animals at your local boat shop or pet store.

Call Peters Marine Service at 610-433-1606 for more information on Pet Vests.

ALSO - Be sure to frequent Gary's blog, Lehigh Valley Wild, at http://blogs.mcall.com/outdoors/ for information on Lehigh Valley Boating and Outdoor Sports Adventures!

Water Safety Festival at Blue Marsh Lake on June 14th, 2009

It's that time of year again for the Water Safety Festival out at Blue Marsh Lake.  This is a great event whether you have a boat or not.  Peters Marine will be attending the event along with many other organizations.  Water safety is the theme.  There will even be a helicopter landing during the festival!  We'll look forward to seeing you there...

Details below:

When: Sunday June 14, 2009

Time: 12-5 p.m.

What: Games- Win Prizes, Fishing Pond, Kayaking & Canoeing, Control Tower Tours, K9 Organizations, Emergency Response Units, Free Admission!

Where: Dry Brooks Day Use Area, Next To The Swim Beach 

(MAP / Directions Link)

Directions: From U.S. 222, take PA Route 183 North to Palisades Drive, turn left, and take first right into the Dry Brooks Day Use Area

Questions? Call 610-376-6337 orVisit us at:www.nap.usace.army.mil/sb/bm_guide.htm 

Schedule of events:

12:00 – 12:10   Welcome!                                U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

12:10 – 12:25   Sailing                                      Blue Marsh Sailing Association

12:25 – 12:40   Too Much Sun is No Fun!        American Red Cross

12:40 – 1:10     Search & Rescue                      Middle Creek Search and Rescue

1:10 – 1:55       LARC                                      Reading Fire Department

1:30                 Control Tower Tour               Shuttle Bus Stop

1:55 – 2:25       Canine Lifeguards                     New-Pen-Del

2:25 – 2:45       Paddle Sports                           Keystone Canoe Club

2:45 – 3:00       Reach, Throw, Row                 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

3:00                 Control Tower Tour               Shuttle Bus Stop

3:00 – 3:30       Dog Obedience                        Berks County 4-H

                                                                                    Dog Training Club

3:30 – 3:50       Kayaking                                  Emotion Kayaks & Cabela’s

3:50 – 4:10       Flare Demonstration                 PA Fish & Boat Commission

4:10 – 4:40       Lost and Found                        Greater Philadelphia Search

4:40 – 5:00       Boating Safety                          Delhigh Power Squadron

5:00                 May Day!                                 Lower Heidelberg Fire Co.,

I'm getting ready to go boating!

Well, it's Thursday night and all I can think of is getting out on the boat this Sunday with my family. Is that a bad thing? ;) With the rain we've had recently, and family commitments, this will be the latest start (in the season) to boating I've ever had. Typically I start sometime in April. So I'm a little depressed about such a late start, but excited to finally get going! I've got a few more things to do on the boat, namely shining it up, but I think we should be ready to go for this Sunday. We're planning on heading to Beltzville Lake as it's close and will be a good shakedown run to start the season.

I'm getting ready, are you? If you're reading this and you live in Florida, please don't rub it in my face that you boat year round! :)