Description:
Leader: P2 investigators Safe Boating; Reporter standup explains that the explosion of people on the water in boats without training or attention to the safety of those around them is causing the Coast Guard to consider new tactics and guidelines for managing the waterways; B-roll both silent and with wild sound of Coast Guard boats; Officers inspecting life preservers and instructing boat owners on best practices; a certification of inspection is issued; black screen breaks and countdowns; interviews with officers and boat owners about the problems around boat use and safety; there is much complaining about uninformed boat owners and poor practices of piloting; officers demonstrate best practices in fueling a boat; B-roll of people boating; shots of the harbor from the air; more complains about boat owners who don't know the rules of the seas and particularly weekenders; speed is the cause of most accidents; boating licenses are discusses; Reel 2 of 2. See Acc. 2394.11741
Collection:
WCVB Collection
Date Created:
07/11/1973
