The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s presence was announced by the arrival of “Coastie,” a part of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary's "Coastie The Safety Boat" Youth Education, Boating, and Water Safety Program.
Coastie is an animated robotic cartoon character in appearance, and is very mobile. He has navigation and searchlights, a rotating beacon, a siren, an air horn, and eyes and eyelids that move meaningfully. He talks, plays music, and interacts with the operator and the children.
His life jacket reminds children to wear theirs, and our volunteers handed out literature and stickers to back up his message of safety on the water.
Auxiliarist Edward Webb, flotilla 18-08 staffs the Public Affairs Trailer at the Maritime Festival. USCG Auxiliary Photo.
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