The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, put in place by Congress in 1939, has been a beacon of safety for those on the water for 85 years. Martha’s Vineyard flotilla vessel examiners Jules Ben David and Kenneth DeBettencourt have been active members for more than half of that. Both have been with the service for […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a safe boating class on Saturday, April 23. The course will include updated information and will be covering Vineyard-specific boating law, safety equipment, navigation, and emergency protocols, according to a press release. Due to a significant increase in boating accidents over the last year, in addition […]