Boating Safety Minute

Advice, suggestions, recommendations can be created and transmitted by many sources.  One source heard on 3 radio stations throughout "the season" mid-March through mid-October, in Eastern North Carolina (heard on FM 107.1 • AM 1240 • FM 92.9) is the Boating Safety Minute.  This 60-second spot was created by Captain Mark, the Immediate Past Flotilla Commander at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and this PSA is presented by the USCG Aux.  Captain Mark is also the writer, producer, voice, and recording engineer of this weekly Public Service Announcement.

You will hear the anticipated water temperature for the week in the Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City area, as well as any Local Notice to Mariners in this area, plus Captain Mark's "advice" on many educational topics for the respective week. 

So listen in, or click in to hear what is going on in these waterways in Eastern North Carolina.

Captain Mark is also a guest announcer and preparer of press releases at various times during the year for the Boating Safety Minute for the Eastern Shore of Virginia on WESR 103.3 FM, 105.7 FM, AM 1330, and the Eastern Shore Post.

Should you like Captain Mark to address questions you may have, please email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the Subject Line as Boating Safety Minute.

Just remember, an educated boater is a safe boater!