By Carolyn Brown Treadon
This week we have seen some intense weather events.
Tides have been much higher than is typical for this year. Images have been shared where beaches have eroded, carrying out much of the sand that used to line the shores. As this sand erodes, it must be deposited somewhere. Areas that were not problematic, may see buildup of debris making navigation more challenging.
These higher than normal tides have also led to flooding in lower lying areas. This can impact boaters in our area in several ways. Many of our local launch points are prone to flooding, this can cause challenges such as getting stuck when preparing to load your boat back on the trailer.
We also saw a channel marker washed ashore on Tybee Island. This past week, rough weather caused a channel marker to wash up on the beach near 14th Street. Thursday afternoon, United States Coast Guard and Army personnel carried out a joint operation to return it to its rightful place!
Thanks to Sherrie, we will always remember safe boating is no accident. Having a look out is helpful in preventing groundings.
If you would like to learn more about vessel safety checks, please contact Steve Hults, Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations at steve.hults@uscgaux.net.
Please contact us for more information about our safe boating classes or learning more about getting involved in the Auxiliary, check out our website at www.uscgaux.net follow us on FaceBook @ Apalachee Bay Flotilla 12 or contact our Flotilla Commander Phil Hill at pnkkhill2000@yahoo.com.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.
