Coast Guard Station Tour and Boatride

Today we went to the Coast Guard station at Sand Key. I learned a lot about what the Coast Guard does and the equipment that they use.

I learned how the rope bags for rescues work.

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I tried on some gear.

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We got a safety lecture.

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Then we waited on the dock until it was our turn to go out in the water on the new boat.

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We found lots of fun things to look at to pass the time.

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All geared up and ready to go for our ride.

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It looked like a small boat but boy did it go fast.

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Slowly starting out on the water.

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Off we go!

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We are really flying at about 30-35 knots.

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Zipping around in the waters was such a fun experience.

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