BOSTON — The public is invited to attend a free open house at Coast Guard Station Gloucester, Saturday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. to kick off National Safe Boating Week.The event is part of ongoing efforts to educate boaters and improve safety on the water. The Coast Guard will provide information throughout the event on topics ranging from communications at sea to life jackets, emergency kits to float plans, as well as boating safety courses and vessel safety checks.What: Safe Boating Day eventWho: Attending agencies include Coast Guard Station Gloucester, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, Massachusetts Marine Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Maritime Heritage, commercial fishing safety representatives, and other state and local organizations.Where: 17 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930.When: Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The station is scheduled to offer an assortment of search-and-rescue demonstrations, boat tours, boating safety and paddling information, flare demonstrations, commercial fishing vessel safety tips, and tours of Station Gloucester.Editor's Note: The media are invited to attend the event and are encouraged to contact 617-717-9609 to coordinate interviews and access aboard the station.