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The Log • June 5 - 18, 2015 • 11


Pictured above, a boater shoots a flare to help Search and Rescue locate him during Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo. Below, a fireboat puts out a “fire” on the sailboat during a rescue demonstration.


Channel Islands Safe Boating Expo a hit with locals


By Catherine French


OXNARD – More than 1,000 locals enjoyed the 10th annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo held May 9 at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on the harbor’s east side. Ventura County


Supervisor John Zaragoza presented a proclamation on behalf of the county recognizing the event as the kickoff to National Safe Boating Week, May 16 - 22.


Spectators watched a thrilling res- cue demonstration in the harbor. In that “rescue,” the Ventura County Search and Rescue team flew by heli- copter to rescue a boater whose boat was engulfed in flames. The rescuer climbed out of the helicopter to save the “victim,” then the Oxnard Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team plucked the rescuer and the boater from the water and brought them aboard their watercraft. Channel Islands Harbor Patrol and


Ventura County Fire launched the 38- foot fireboat to put out the “fire” on the sailboat while Gold Coast Ambulance service helped treat the “victim” at the Coast Guard station. Vendors and agencies were also on hand to demonstrate the latest in water safety products. Nearly 200 expired flares were


turned into the Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad for proper dis- posal. California State University Channel Islands took in old life jackets


and gave out 70 new ones at no charge. Guests were able


to learn how to properly shoot a flare and visitors could learn about kayaking, paddle- boarding and how to administer CPR. “As an avid boater I was engrossed watching the maritime profes- sionals who put on a spectacular demon- stration of on-the- water rescues,” said attendee Jeff Smith. “To my pleasant sur-


prise I was able to exchange two of my old life jackets for two new ones for free. I also enjoyed meeting the men and women of the Coast Guard who protect our waters. For once, safety was number one.” Nearly 500 people toured the Coast


Guard boats — a 45-foot response boat, the 29-foot response boat and the 87-foot cutter Blacktip. Attendees also toured the Vessel Assist boat, Channel Islands National Park Marine Patrol vessel and Ventura County Fireboat 5. Henry Goldman, event chair and


Coast Guard Auxiliary member said, “I was pleased to hear from visitors about their experiences. Many told me they loved seeing this type of event in our community and others spoke about how much they learned about safety on the water today.” Food and beverages were also


served and sponsored by the Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation with proceeds going to support the youth sailing program in Channel Islands Harbor.


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Catherine French photos


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