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The Importance of Filing a Sail (Float) PlanA Reminder from Lt/Cdr Robert L. Corzine, Birmingham Power Squadron No one among us was not deeply saddened by the tragic death of the mother and daughter due to hypothermia (in May). As everyone knows, after their boat sank in Lake St. Clair, they were floating - with life jackets - in the cold lake until the early morning hours. They had been missing 10 - 12 hours, but no one knew. All accidents leave us with a prevention lesson. In this case, we can focus on two: one, when immersed in cold water, cuddle with each other; and two, never leave shore without filing a sail plan. It would definitely have saved their lives. CPS, USPS and the Coast Guard strongly encourage you to leave a SAIL PLAN every (yes, every) time you head out on your boat. It's easy and insures that someone knows where you should be and will miss you in time to do some good. NOTE: THIS SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH US COAST GUARD. LEAVE PLAN WITH A RESPONSIBLE PERSON Procedure: 2. Complete all sections except the "Trip details" at the bottom. If you are leaving your SAIL PLANS with your marina (if they are willing) or a "Responsible Person", give them this copy to have on file permanently. 3. With each trip, call or radio your marina or "Responsible Person" and give them details of your trip. 4. When you arrive - CLOSE YOUR SAIL PLAN! Let the person who took your plan know that you've arrived safely. Be advised that if you fail to do this and a search is initiated, you may be liable for the cost of the Search and Rescue Operation.
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Mariner's Boat Club Invites
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Some Mid Season Reminders
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Reminder That Free Shuttle Service OfferedDon't forget that Harrison Township is offering a free Shuttle Service that will take passengers in and around Boat Town on weekends. Hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from 9 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The free service will shuttle you to dinner, shopping, church, brunch—even Metro Beach. Make arrangements by calling (586) 612-4454. Another benefit of riding the shuttle is that you don't have to worry about driving your car back to the marina after you've had a few cocktails at dinner or afterward: why not let Harrison Township be your "designated driver?" |
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