BOBBIE THE SAFETY BOAT

Bobbie is a remotely controlled robot land based training aid the captures the imagination of children and adults alike.  Bobbie can interact with children and adults while helping to teach boating and water safety.  The Bobbie program is very popular with children and adults and teaches children the importance of safety near or on the water.  Bobbie can be seen at schools, shopping malls or other community and special events such as boat shows, parades, fairs, marine festivals and other water related events.

Bobbie the safety boat is a welcome addition to Unit 102. The remotely controlled robot will be a great addition to the unit in helping to teach boating and water safety within the community.

Bobbie Colouring Book

KIDS DON’T FLOAT (KDF) PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE LOANER PROGRAM

This program features large boards with colourful graphics along with a supply of children’s PFDs (personal floatation devices).  These boards are erected at marinas, boat launching ramps, parks and swimming areas in various areas.  The program is run on an honour system and offers free day use of the PFDs.

The RCMP has also come on board the Kids Don’t Float program and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CCGA-P to place stations in remote communities on the coast.  Many of the children in these areas never wear a PFD while on the water.  The program gives the RCMP an opportunity to develop a non-enforcement profile with the children and youth in these communities while providing an important service.

The Fraser Valley Boating Safety Unit 102 has a PFD Loaner Station at Harrison Lake.The station is maintained by Aux. Member Bill Hopkins of Harrison Lake. We are seeking permission from the G.V.R.D. to install two other stations, one at Cultus lake and the other at Grant Narrows on Pitt Lake.

KDF – PFD Loaner Stations Program Guide