Station/Boat Location~
Marine Safety Detachment
Date there~
11/04-present (7/06)
Weather~
Temperate springs and summers, cold falls and winters with heavy snowfall.
Military facilities~
Fort Drum, (Army Base) is located roughly 67 miles away.
Medical~
Tricare Prime Remote, or Martin's Point, many participating physicians.
Housing~
CG govt. leases two bedroom apartments primarily, and small local houses if necessary
Child Care/Schools~
Several good public schools, and one parochial school. A few small daycare centers.
Adult Schools~
Several universities are located roughly 30 min. away in the Village of Potsdam, most offer adult enrichment courses.
Fun Activities~
Robert Moses State Park-has swimming beach, marina, nature center and hiking trails. Lots of winter recreation opportunities in the surrounding area. Two nearby ski centers. Casino in neighboring town, relatively close to the cities of Burlington, VT, and Montreal, QC, Canada.
Homeport NY
Marine Safety Detachment
Date there~
11/04-present (7/06)
Weather~
Temperate springs and summers, cold falls and winters with heavy snowfall.
Military facilities~
Fort Drum, (Army Base) is located roughly 67 miles away.
Medical~
Tricare Prime Remote, or Martin's Point, many participating physicians.
Housing~
CG govt. leases two bedroom apartments primarily, and small local houses if necessary
Child Care/Schools~
Several good public schools, and one parochial school. A few small daycare centers.
Adult Schools~
Several universities are located roughly 30 min. away in the Village of Potsdam, most offer adult enrichment courses.
Fun Activities~
Robert Moses State Park-has swimming beach, marina, nature center and hiking trails. Lots of winter recreation opportunities in the surrounding area. Two nearby ski centers. Casino in neighboring town, relatively close to the cities of Burlington, VT, and Montreal, QC, Canada.
Homeport NY
