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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
State officials emphasize National Safe Boating Week ahead of Memorial Day
This week is National Safe Boating Week, and ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the summer boating season, state officials are advocating for people to take some things into consideration. Before you go out, follow a basic safe boating checklist before and during your excursion. Presque Isle Partnership combines poker and paddleboarding For starters, always wear a life jacket that fits properly. Never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and check the weather forecast before and during your trip. Grandview students learn about the buzz around bees for World Bee Day 'Have a float plan. Send a text, write a note, and let someone know where you're planning to boat and when you expect to return. Plans change when you're out having fun, but keeping someone aware of your location throughout the day can ensure help arrives quickly if you experience a mechanical problem or medical emergency while on the water,' said Mark Sweppenhiser, PFBC's director of boating. According to the fish and boat commission's deputy executive director, nationwide each year, 80% of people who die in boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Presque Isle Partnership combines poker and paddleboarding
(WJET/WFXP) – Card games and kayaks aren't usually associated with each other, which makes the Presque Isle Poker Paddle so interesting. The 5.5-mile Presque Isle Poker Paddle, hosted by the Presque Isle Partnership, takes place Saturday, June 7, starting at the Lagoons Boat Launch. But what is a poker paddle? As its name suggests, a poker paddle brings together two American pastimes. Presque Isle State Park will not receive $1.5 million in funding for sand replenishment According to the Presque Isle Partnership, groups of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will set off every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to explore the Presque Isle Lagoons. As they paddle, participants will pick up five playing cards at stops throughout the lagoons. Man graduates from UL at 76 years-old Once they've collected their five cards, those with the best and worst poker hands are eligible to win cash prizes. It costs $50 to participate and helps with the operations of Presque Isle State Park. There will be prizes and keepsakes available, and lunch at the Oasis Pub & Tiki Bar will be provided from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
