 | Coast Guard Commandant James M. Loy presents Senior Chief Tom Rau the prestigious Alex Haley Award for his syndicated column Boat Smart. |
For nearly a quarter of a century, Senior Chief Rau has been writing the highly acclaimed boating safety column Boat Smart. Through Coast Guard rescues, his engaging stories
offer recreational boaters a marvelous opportunity to learn from the mishaps of other boaters thus avoiding their own.
 The book, Boat Smart Chronicles, is a 20-year collection of Boat Smart rescue stories with over 100 photos and illustrations. Endorsed by leading maritime experts their collective voice is best summed up through the words of Coast Guard Commander Roger Dubuc: "Senior Chief Rau's book should be required reading for every recreation boater in America."
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encouraged to do so, but are asked to contact Senior Chief Rau. Publications
wishing to run the column on a regular basis may have the column emailed
direct each week,also by contacting trau@jackpine.com.
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