Safe Seas: Marine Safety Workshop

Panama City, FL– Get ready for an exciting Marine Safety Workshop brought to you by GCSC’s TEMPEST program and WKGC 90.7 FM in Panama City, FL! Happening on Saturday, May 18, 2024, during National Boating Week, this free workshop is a must-attend event. Presented by Gulf Coast State College, NOAA/NWS Tallahassee, and the Office of Coast Survey, the workshop is open to everyone and promises a fun and informative session.

Join us to learn essential skills for safe boating, including precision navigation, interpreting nautical charts, understanding marine forecasts, and staying alert to weather warnings. Whether you’re a seasoned boating enthusiast or just getting started, this workshop will equip you with valuable knowledge to enhance safety on the water. Stick around after the workshop to check out the TEMPEST and WKGC vehicles—it’s going to be a fantastic day of learning and exploration!

Event details:

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:30 pm CST

Location: GCSC Panama City Campus, Charles Hilton Center, Third Floor, Room 303

Registration: weather.gov/tae/workshop

For more information, please contact Lance Franck at Lance.Franck@noaa.gov.

There have been two weather related marine rescues along the Florida Panhandle Gulf Coast, just this year. Below are Facebook posts showing teams from the United States Coast Guard that took part in the search and rescue efforts to recover the mariners below.