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Rotary Mariners of East Africa
Rotary Mariners of East Africa
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Wear Your Life Jacket!
Why Should I Wear My Life Jacket?The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that life
jackets could have saved the lives of over 90% of boating fatality victims As a boat operator, you're in command of
the safety of your passengers. But accidents can & do happen on the water. There's rarely time to reach stowed life jackets You & your passengers should wear your
life jacket all the time while underway
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New Life Jackets Are Attractive & Easy To Wear
Boaters enjoy the feel of sun & spray. So it’s tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket –
Modern life jackets are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors & sizes.
Many are thin & flexibleOthers are inflatable — as compact as a scarf or fanny pack until they hit water, when they automatically fill with air.
There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water!
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How do Life Jackets Save Lives?Capsized in rough water (hippos?) Sinking in unexpectedly heavy sea
conditions Thrown from the boat as a result of a
collision Injured by rocks or submerged objects Unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes. Tossed into cold water Thrown off balance while fishingUnable to swim because of heavy or
waterlogged clothing
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Wear Your Life Jacket!
Rotary Mariners of East Africa (in formation)
Welcome!The International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians is the oldest and largest of the Rotary Fellowships.
It began in England in 1947 and has grown to 88 fleets, with more than 2800 members in 20+ countries.
Members are known as “Rotary Mariners”
MEMBERSHIP
All Rotarians can join IYFR. The only requirement for joining is an active interest in boating (ownership of a boat is not required), fishing, the Sea, etc.
Fleets are located worldwide.
FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE
Boating with fellow Rotarians & friends is a delightful way to share ideas, improve your seamanship, provide support for Rotary service activities, make lasting friendships & practice the ideals of Rotary.
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
Help to advance Rotary’s goal of “International understanding, goodwill and world peace”Meet interesting people with a common interest in boating, make great contacts & establish lasting friendships.Keep in touch with what is happening in IYFR through IYFR website & “Rotafloat” newsletterEnjoy boating & social events (on land or water) with other IYFR Fleets
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIESEach Fleet in IYFR plans & hosts its own activities & events for Fleet members & guests Exchange visits by members of other IYFR Fleets & Independent Members are actively encouraged Typical events include on the water, cruises, regattas, service activities & a wide variety of social events on shore. The theme of all activities is fellowshipEnjoy IYFR activities at International Rotary Conventions, including AGM & IYFR Post Convention Cruise
Rotary Mariners of East AfricaUntil such time as we reach a target
of 20 Mariners, we are currently are currently the East African Squadron of the NW Italy Fleet & indeed the only Squadron in all of Africa
All interested Rotary Mariners from across Africa are welcome to join & hopefully with time will form their own Squadrons or Fleets
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
DONA IL TUO SALVAGENTE USATO AD
UN PESCATORE AFRICANO
Per t e IL SALVAGENTE
VECCHIO può esser e
un impiccio…
……A LORO PUO’ SALVARE
LA VITA
http://www.iyfr.it/
Lifejacket ProgramRMEA has just been approved to receive 200
New & used but usable lifejackets from Rotary Mariners in Italy through the IYFR Grants Program
The lifejackets will be distributed to fisherman & ferrymen in Rwanda & Kenya + Marafiki Primary
The next phase will be for Ugandan & Tanzanian fishermen
Local RC assistance is necessary to assist with logistics including identifying recipients, receiving & distributing lifejackets as well as “branding’ to ensure that the lifejackets are not resold in local markets the very same day that they are received
What the Lifejackets will look like
Questions?
Contact:Prof. William Kosar
Squadron LeaderEast African Squadron of the
NW ITALY Fleet+250 784 529 057|+254 715 457 412
www.iyfr.net http://www.iyfr.it/pages/flotta-nw/chi-siamo/east-african-squadron.php?lang=EN
