Safety patrols, regatta safety and search and rescue cases all are part of the Auxiliary operations program. Auxiliarists work side by side with Coast Guard and Reserve personnel to accomplish marine safety. This is what we call Team Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxilairists work hard to spread the word of boating safety. Public Education classes and boat show appearances are all part of the duty.
Classes range from basic seamanship to advanced coastal navigation.
There are even classes specifically designed for children. Another part of boating safely is making sure that your boat has all of the safety equipment that it needs. The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers Vessel Safety Checks to any boater. We check your vessel to help you be sure that you have all of the equipment that you need based on Federal and State laws and regulations. This is a free service and we do not issue tickets or report to any agency what our findings are.