Golden Age Charters

Mike Sheffield, Captain. From sightseeing to weddings, we make your Bay-dreams come true!

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

"A hero is a man who does what he can." - Romain Rolland

Watch the story of how boats and their brave captains played a crucial role in evacuation efforts 21 years ago today. #NeverForget
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[BoatUS @BoatUS]

Got a tape measure and a piece of string? You can use them to find out how far away you are from, say, a lighthouse. #boatlife https://t.co/2FM1eor3HG

[USCG East District @uscgEast]

This unmanned, adrift kayak was found this morning approximately six miles east of Cape Henry, Va., at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The Coast Guard is asking anyone who recognizes the kayak to contact Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center at 757-483-8567.

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

With Memorial Day right around the corner, the unofficial kick-off of boating season, it's in your best interest to check out these boating safety tips from TowBoatUS Old Saybrook Captain Jeff Dziedzic. >>https://t.co/LS9MB8Tven<<
#BoatUS

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

The best life jacket is the one you will wear. We'll show you the different types of life jackets and PFDs to help you decide which is best for your style of boating and water activities and comfort level. >>https://t.co/H2xswEVKte<<
#boatlife #NationalSafeBoatingWeek

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

It's #406Day! Check out these Emergency Beacon tips from @BoatUSFdn.
@ACRARTEX

[Golden Age Charters @MVVeteran]

This really gives you a sense of the size of the ship (and the mess!).

[BaltimoreShipspotting @BShipspotting]

US Coast Guard Cutter Decisive passing the grounded Ever Forward

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

Here's hard-won advice from a search-and-rescue expert on staying safe when the weather kicks up. #boatlife https://t.co/WkMwEFPG6M

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

From our friends @BoatUSFdn- New @USCG fire extinguisher regulation effective April 20, 2022

[USCG Pacific Area @USCGPACAREA]

After a long transit from Seattle, the @USCG Cutter Polar Star's crew have been busting through Antarctic ice, clearing a path for supply vessels to reach McMurdo Station! Polar Star’s crew is supporting Operation Deep Freeze. This year marks their 25th mission supporting #ODF.

[Golden Age Charters @MVVeteran]

@barbiedoll_eyw @fishmekeywest Great find! I found one a couple of years ago and cut in half, mounted the halves in the ground and turned it into a hammock stand.

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

We're celebrating the end of 2021 with our top 5 most-read magazine articles of the year! Check out #3- Boater Alerts and Warnings. #boats

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[BoatUS @BoatUS]

Do you have a problem getting your anchor to grab bottom? We'll demonstrate why you might be having anchoring problems and how to avoid them. ⚓ >>https://t.co/3FksnhDsLM<<
#boatlife #boating

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

#FixitFRIDAY Galvanic isolators explained- often overlooked, this piece of equipment is critical in the fight against corrosion. https://t.co/44GscfsjTm

[Golden Age Charters @MVVeteran]

To all who have served this great nation, "thank you". We honor your sacrifice this Veterans Day.
#VeteransDay #smallbusiness #USCG #usarmy #usnavy #usmc #merchantmarine #kingspoint #USSpaceForce #usairforce

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Dropping pumpkins for science! #USCG Base Kodiak firefighters used their fire engine aerial to participate in a science project with an elementary school. Classes tried to protect their pumpkin from the impact of the drop. Some pumpkins made it! Others weren't so lucky.

[Marine Diesel Basics @boatdieselguru]

How fast would a boat flood with a 25 mm hole one metre below the waterline?

How powerful is your bilge pump?

Marine Diesel Basics
see how to maintain your marine diesel

#boatmaintenance #sailing #boating

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

At some point in your travels here and there by boat, you may have to request a bridge opening. Here's how to do it right. #BoatUS https://t.co/DBcRZh1Zih

[BoatUS @BoatUS]

Drunk driving in a boat is just as illegal — and can be even more hazardous — than drunk driving in a car. #BoatUS https://t.co/Jb7r5WDTUe

[DOT Maritime Administration @DOTMARAD]

Today we celebrate the birthday of the @usnavy! We thank the men and women sailors who've protected our waters with courage and honor for 246 years!