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Recreational Boating Safety

The Coast Guard Auxiliary was formed in 1939, as the United States Coast Guard Reserve, to assist the Coast Guard in educating the growing number of recreational boaters. In 1944, with the establishment of a military reserve for the Coast Guard (there wasn't one in 1939), the civilian reserve was re-established as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The legislation enacted stated:"

“ The primary purpose of the establishment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary was to indoctrinate all owners and operators of small craft in safety requirements in the operation and navigation of small craft. A secondary purpose of the institution of the Coast Guard Auxiliary was to utilize the Auxiliary craft and personnel, after suitable training and indoctrination, in carrying out certain duties of the CG with particular reference to those concerned with the safety of navigation.”

Though the missions of the Auxiliary have broadened greatly in the past ten years, the programs for educating recreational boaters are every bit as important today as sixty years ago. The Auxiliary provides safe boating courses, courtesy vessel examinations, and public information to marine dealers, marinas and other facilities.

If you are an avid boater or educator, and would like to help the Auxiliary improve the safety of recreational boating in our area, we have a place for you. Click on the “Help Wanted” link in the bar above for more information.


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