Recreational boaters on the nation's waterways can do their part in the fight against terrorism by being on the lookout for and reporting suspicious behavior on and around the water. Details of a new governemt sponsored program, likened to a neighborhood watch, are forthcoming and will be distributed in the community and posted here when finalized. For details on the original news report, see this story at CNN.com.

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The next A.B.C. sessions will be held Saturdays June 7th and 14th, at the Tarrytown Boat Club. This nationally approved course meets the current requirements for NY, NJ, and CT boaters. Click here to view an image of the course flyer.

America's Boating Course content:
Know Your Boat, Before You Get Underway
Navigating the Waterways
Operating Your Boat/PWC Safely
Legal Requirements of Boating, Boating Emergencies
Enjoying Water Sports with Your Boat
To register, contact:
Robert A. Delia, Flotilla Staff Officer
Public Education (201)715-7801
RDelia@verizon.net --- Subject: “ABC Course”
Course cost:
$65 for book, CD, and content required for Jet Ski License
Insurance Company may offer 10-20% discount for course completion.
Location:
Meeting room above The Striped Bass Restaurant
236 West Main Street, Tarrytown, N.Y.
Saturday, June 7 & 14, 2008
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Directions/Map:

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Fleet Week will be 21-28 May. A list of participating Naval vessels can be found here. Two locations, Pier 88 in Manhattan and the Homeport on Staten Island are still in need of members to help out with the Auxiliary displays at both locations. Previously published hours have changed; Exhibit hours on all days are from 0800 to 1700, split into two shifts: 0800 - 1230 and 1230 - 1700.

Pier 88 Manhattan:
The booth will be set up on Tuesday afternoon, May 20.
No personnel on Wednesday, May 21. Pier will be locked down.
Thursday, May 22 - 0800 - 1700
Friday, May 23 - 0800 - 1700
Saturday, May 24 - 0800 - 1700 (Booth must be removed at close of show on Saturday).
Sunday, May 25 - NO SHOW. Ships arriving. Booth to be set back up late Sunday afternoon.
Monday, May 26 - 0800 - 1700
Tuesday, May 27 - 0800 - 1700

Staten Island Home Port:
Set up Wednesday, May 21.
Thursday, May 22 through Tuesday, May 27 - Everyday 0800-1700.

All members interested in working are urged to contact Art Kramer, RCO Sec NY-North with availability and shift request (0800 to 1230 or 1230 to 1700).

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I received an email regarding the 'Coast Guard Channel,' a site with lots of video and information dedicated solely to the USCG. This may be of interest to our readers, so I'll add a permanent link on the links page. Let me know what you think.

Also, there is an upcoming AUXCOM course, but complete details with regard to time and location are not yet finalized. Please let Dick Horton know if you are interested through the appropriate channels.

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