Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
With boats streaming into the area, the boating season is poised to kick into high gear. Even with the uncertainties of low water, invasive species inspectors and high fuel prices; Lake Tahoe is still calling to us to play in her beautiful waters. For most people, it will be a summer filled with great memories.
For some first mates, however, there will be stories of the skipper becoming incapacitated or falling overboard and how unprepared they were when they found themselves Suddenly In Command. While many women are excellent boat operators, some are reluctant to take a role in operating the boat. Unfortunately, there will be times when you will have no choice but to step up and take the helm.
Dee Dee Kincade, Division Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada with 10 years experience sailing and living aboard her boat in the Caribbean, reports that building boating skills builds assurance on the water. Some of those skills involve understanding how to respond in various boating emergencies and how to properly communicate to emergency responders. Becoming familiar with safety equipment and being comfortable on its use makes one feel safer on the water.
Dee Dee Kincade, Division Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada with 10 years experience sailing and living aboard her boat in the Caribbean, reports that building boating skills builds assurance on the water. Some of those skills involve understanding how to respond in various boating emergencies and how to properly communicate to emergency responders. Becoming familiar with safety equipment and being comfortable on its use makes one feel safer on the water.
Having confidence in your skills and knowing that you have prepared for a safe day on the water allows you to relax and have fun. And having fun is what boating is all about.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary North Lake Tahoe Flotilla has created a special program for women taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary women experienced in both power boating and sailing. This 6-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you “be prepared” with the basics in case of a boating emergency.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary North Lake Tahoe Flotilla has created a special program for women taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary women experienced in both power boating and sailing. This 6-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you “be prepared” with the basics in case of a boating emergency.
You will learn about how to assess and communicate common boating emergencies, understand basic boat operating principles, line handling, what new life jackets there are on the market and what equipment is required and suggested to be on board.
A training representative from the Incline Fire Department will be leading us in a “hands on” fire extinguisher demonstration and will speak on basic first aid for events that may occur on a boat and near the water. The Red Cross will also be on-hand to answer first aid questions. Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared.
The class will be offered at the D W Reynolds Community Building, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration fee is $30 and advanced reservations are highly recommended. To register, contact Dee Dee Kincade via email at ddkincade@charter.net or call (775) 831-7192.
The class will be offered at the D W Reynolds Community Building, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration fee is $30 and advanced reservations are highly recommended. To register, contact Dee Dee Kincade via email at ddkincade@charter.net or call (775) 831-7192.
