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WPS Marine Unit hosting three water safety events

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The Windsor police marine unit offers free boat inspections at Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont., on Friday, May 10, 2013. (Sacha Long / CTV Windsor)

The Windsor Police Service Marine Unit is hosting three interactive water safety events for the community.

The following events are taking place on Saturday, June 29:

Vessel Inspection & Safe Boating Clinic (7 - 11 a.m.)

  • Lakeview Marina, 9200 Riverside Dr. E. ($15 launch fee)
  • McKee Park Public Boat Launch, 3026 Sandwich St.
  • Bring your boat for vessel inspections, boating clinics, water safety training, and rescue demonstrations.

Drowning Prevention & Water Safety Education (7 - 11 a.m.)

  • Stop 26 Park, 10610 Riverside Dr. E.
  • Join this event for lifejacket fittings, knot tying clinics, marine emergency reporting, and safety equipment checks.

Free safety pamphlets will be available. No advance signup is required.