The Coast Guard base on Chincoteague Island is scheduled to host an event for mariners to come and meet locally based federal and state law enforcement officers March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
The event will provide an opportunity for mariners to meet some of their local enforcement officers, ask questions and learn about new and existing regulations.
Regardless of whether mariners operate a commercial, charter, or recreational vessel; subject matter experts will be on hand to answer questions about recreational and commercial fishing, or questions about laws pertaining to safety gear.
Boaters without specific questions are invited to come and listen to the discussion or pick up information on Boating Safety, Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety, Fishing Regulations, or to come and schedule a Courtesy Marine Examination.
The following are participating agencies and agency departments:
* U.S. Coast Guard Station Chincoteague
* U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
* U.S. Park Service (NWR)
* Virginia Marine Resources Commission
* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
* U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Instructors and Courtesy Marine Examiners
* U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads Commercial Fishing Safety Examiners
The session will be held at Tarr Hall, in the Galley Facility, located on the base.
source: USCG press release
Monday, March 8, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Chincoteague and Assateague Islands to be Featured on the Today Show
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission has announced that the Today Show is scheduled to present a travel segment on family friendly vacations that will spotlight Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
Currently scheduled to air Monday, March 8, 2010. The anticipated coverage of Chincoteague is estimated to be seen by nearly 5 million people and has an advertising value of approximately $ 225,194 according to Virginia Tourism Corporation’s 2009 data.
The Eastern Shore Tourism Commission recently teamed up with the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Public Relations Director Richard Lewis, to provide the show video, still shots and information on the islands.
“We so often pitch ESVA stories and I would surely not have the necessary knowledge without the efforts of the Eastern Shore Tourism Director, “said Lewis. “In fact my most recent pitch to a freelancer writing for Southern Living included story ideas in Cape Charles, Onancock and Assateague Island.”
source: Eastern Shore Tourism Commission press release
Currently scheduled to air Monday, March 8, 2010. The anticipated coverage of Chincoteague is estimated to be seen by nearly 5 million people and has an advertising value of approximately $ 225,194 according to Virginia Tourism Corporation’s 2009 data.
The Eastern Shore Tourism Commission recently teamed up with the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Public Relations Director Richard Lewis, to provide the show video, still shots and information on the islands.
“We so often pitch ESVA stories and I would surely not have the necessary knowledge without the efforts of the Eastern Shore Tourism Director, “said Lewis. “In fact my most recent pitch to a freelancer writing for Southern Living included story ideas in Cape Charles, Onancock and Assateague Island.”
source: Eastern Shore Tourism Commission press release
The Best of Bobby Swain - a Retrospective
"The Best of Bobby Swain - a Retrospective” is a tribute to the artwork of a highly respected Eastern Shore artist.
Premier-Fri. March 26, 6-9 pm reception with hors d'eouvres/drinks, silent auction, raffle- tickets $50.Location: town of Onancock's Onancock School Community Center. Exhibit continues Saturday, 3/27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Don't miss this rare chance to see a collection of Swain's extraordinary works, a man who redefined - the confines of physical handicaps to sell his creative wares in NY City stores and elsewhere, and who's work was displayed at the White House.
Premier ticket info: Lynn Badger, 757-787-1335 or lbadgerlynn@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Onancock School Community Center
Premier-Fri. March 26, 6-9 pm reception with hors d'eouvres/drinks, silent auction, raffle- tickets $50.Location: town of Onancock's Onancock School Community Center. Exhibit continues Saturday, 3/27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Don't miss this rare chance to see a collection of Swain's extraordinary works, a man who redefined - the confines of physical handicaps to sell his creative wares in NY City stores and elsewhere, and who's work was displayed at the White House.
Premier ticket info: Lynn Badger, 757-787-1335 or lbadgerlynn@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Onancock School Community Center
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2010 Seafood Festival on Chincoteague Island
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the 42nd Annual Seafood Festival on May 5, 2010 from 12-4 p.m.
The Seafood Festival will be held at Tom's Cove Campground on Chincoteague Island, Va. Food will include steamed clams, clams and oysters on the half shell, single-fried oysters, oyster fritters, clam fritters, clam chowder, clam strips, grilled chicken tenders, French-fried sweet potatoes, boardwalk fries, hush puppies, spoon bread, bottled water, soda and more.
The ticket price is $40 and tickets can be purchased at www.esvachamber.org or by calling (757) 787-2460.
The Seafood Festival will be held at Tom's Cove Campground on Chincoteague Island, Va. Food will include steamed clams, clams and oysters on the half shell, single-fried oysters, oyster fritters, clam fritters, clam chowder, clam strips, grilled chicken tenders, French-fried sweet potatoes, boardwalk fries, hush puppies, spoon bread, bottled water, soda and more.
The ticket price is $40 and tickets can be purchased at www.esvachamber.org or by calling (757) 787-2460.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Coast Guard Responds to Tugboat Oil Spill near Norfolk Virginia
Coast Guard investigators from Sector Hampton Roads in Portsmouth, Va., are monitoring the response to a diesel spill from a tug boat that capsized in Lyons Shipyard east of Harbor Park in Norfolk Monday.
The National Response Center notified Sector Hampton Roads watchstanders at 5:54 a.m. that the tug Susan Anne had capsized while moored at the shipyard, resulting in a spill of up to 1,000 gallons of fuel.
Norfolk Fire Department personnel arrived on scene first and deployed absorbent pads to mitigate the spill while waiting for IMS Environmental Services and Coast Guard personnel to arrive.
Accurate Marine Environmental has contained the spill and is recovering the fuel, and the tug owner is working to re-float the vessel.
The Coast Guard investigators are working to determine the cause.
"The Coast Guard will actively monitor this situation over the next few days to make sure the oil is not only contained, but recovered," said Capt. John Little, deputy commander of Sector Hampton Roads.
source: USCG press release
The National Response Center notified Sector Hampton Roads watchstanders at 5:54 a.m. that the tug Susan Anne had capsized while moored at the shipyard, resulting in a spill of up to 1,000 gallons of fuel.
Norfolk Fire Department personnel arrived on scene first and deployed absorbent pads to mitigate the spill while waiting for IMS Environmental Services and Coast Guard personnel to arrive.
Accurate Marine Environmental has contained the spill and is recovering the fuel, and the tug owner is working to re-float the vessel.
The Coast Guard investigators are working to determine the cause.
"The Coast Guard will actively monitor this situation over the next few days to make sure the oil is not only contained, but recovered," said Capt. John Little, deputy commander of Sector Hampton Roads.
source: USCG press release
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