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Lake Gaston
Water Safety Council (LGWSC)
 wsc educational trailer

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Purpose: The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council (LGWSC) is a volunteer, non-profit organization formed to promote safety in all water related programs and activities on Lake Gaston. Membership is $5 per person or $10 per family and $8 per business.

Meetings: 6:30 p.m., 3rd Wed. of Each month except Nov. & Dec.
Kennon House, Gasburg, VA (Jan. through Oct.) (Speaker follows dutch treat dinner)

Programs: Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids. In 1995 the WSC started a program that provides PVD at area Marinas to be loaned to boaters for kids. The program was started with grant money from BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety. This program was so successful that in 2002 the BoatUS Foundation started a national program based on the Lake Gaston Water Safety Councils original idea.

In 2000 the WSC was awarded a grant from BoatUS to install thirteen signs on Lake Gaston that summarize North Carolina and Virginia boating laws.

In 2003 the National Safe Boating Council granted the WSC $1,000.00 to buy additional PFDs for the Kids Loaner program.

In 2005 the WSC created a mobile educational trailer to the Lake Gaston Community. Promoted as a one-of-kind on the East Coast, this latest educational effort from the WSC will provide valuable information on water safety. The trailer will be available to groups and organizations.

Contacts/Web site: (252) 586-5343 or 527-9069
Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids Locations
The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council makes child-sized Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s) life vests available for children visiting Lake Gaston. The PFD’s are available free of charge at Marinas and Campgrounds around the Lake. The United States Coast Guard approved. PFD’s are available in to fit toddlers to 90 pounds.
Americamps
Hwy 903, Bracey, VA
Holly Grove Creek
Eaton Ferry Marina
Hwy 903 at Eaton Ferry Bridge
Littleton, NC
Main Lake
Grubbs Tackle
Hwy 903, Bracey, VA
Holly Grove Creek
Lake Gaston Resort
Hwy 626 Gasburg, VA
Pea Hill Creek
Lake Gaston Fishing Lodge
Hwy. 626, Gasburg, VA
Pea Hill Creek
Outdoor World
Fleming Dairy Road
Littleton, NC
Little Stonehouse Creek
Poplar Creek Marina
Hwy 903, Bracey, VA
Poplar Creek
Sherwood Forest Campground & Marina,
River Rd., Henrico, NC
Pea Hill Creek
Stonehouse Timber Lodge
Sr. 1355 of Hwy. 903, Littleton, NC
Big Stonehouse Creek
Washburn's Marina
River Rd., Henrico, NC
Pea Hill Creek
WSC In the News

WSC Announces Kick-off for Safe Boating Week

LITTLETON, NC – The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council (WSC) continues to find ways to inform the boaters on Lake Gaston about safety and the laws so they can enjoy their time on the lake. In their latest effort, the WSC will kick off National Safe Boating Week (May 22nd thru 28th) by introducing their new mobile Educational and Training Display. Their I 1st stop will be at Eaton Ferry Marina on May 21st and then on to Washburn’s Marina on May 22.

The nationally recognized, week long event highlights safe boating and water recreation practices and encourages boater education as a means to Improve water safety.

The WSC will be joined by members of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 93), the Friends of Flotilla 93. The Brunswick Water Safety Committee will also be on hand May 21 and 22 to promote safe boating.

Flotilla members will provide free Vessel Safety Checks (WSC) and the WSC’s new Hands On Mobile Display Unit will be available as a courtesy to the public. Members of the organizations will be present to answer questions and to provide information on all aspects of safe boating practices. Buoy information cards, safety regulation pamphlets and free balloons for the children, will be available.

The events will take place at Eaton Ferry Marina on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and at Washburn’s Marina on Sunday, May 22 from 10 a. m until 2 p. in.

Come out and see the new Warren County, NC Sheriff s Patrol Boat and the Northampton County, NC Sheriff s Patrol Boat.

In addition representatives of the Sheriffs’ Departments and Officers from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will be available for questions.
WSC Ready to Display Educational Trailer

By Maurice Emery

GASBURG, VA – It was with great pride that Don Beazley, President of the Lake Gaston Water Safety Council (WSC) told the gathering last Wednesday that the completion of the new educational trailer is moving right along. Completion is probably the wrong word, because the trailer will be updated continually. Beazley told the members, “The trailer is colorful, eye catching and attractive to grab your eye.”

“This could easily be one of a kind on the East Coast,” Beazley added. He went on to talk about the all of the noteworthy educational features of the trailer. Interactive displays, movies and mini training features that will be part of the WSC continuing efforts to make boating safer on Lake Gaston.

The latest educational effort for the WSC will cost more than the $10,000.00 originally expected, but it is pay as they receive it policy. Fortunately, many organizations and governments around the Lake have been very helpful in providing the funds. Virginia Beach has even agreed to help with funding. They have committed to $1,000.00 for this year and $3,000.00 for next year. Friends of Flotilla 93 has committed to $3,000.00. These are just two of the many commitments that have been made.

The WSC will be ready to display the state of the art trailer on May 21st at Eaton Ferry Marina and May 22nd at Washburn’s Marina.

In other business at the monthly meeting in Gasburg, it was announced that BoatUS is sponsoring a Life Jacket Design contest. Entries are being encouraged from armchair inventors to high school science clubs and collegiate design programs. The winning designer will receive a $5,000 award.

Entries will be accepted from March 31, 2005 to December 15, 2005, with the winner announced at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2006. You can find complete details on the BoatUS web site at: http://www.boatus.com/foundation/
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