Ohio

Inland Lake Activities
ODNR Watercraft has requested Auxiliary participation in a number of inland lake activities and boating safely festivals that will begin in April. Divisions 5, 6 and 8 of the Eighth District Eastern Region are working with ODNR Watercraft on planning sessions and tentative schedules. Anticipated activities are VSCs on the ramps with ODNR personnel and safety patrols on the lakes.

Auxiliarists Promote RBS While Assisting Ohio Watercraft Division
Auxiliarists helped the Ohio Watercraft Division promote recreational boating safety at safety fairs at state lakes and on the Ohio River. Over 30,000 people attended the American Festival where the Auxiliary had an RBS Booth. While emphasizing lifejacket wear and the dangers of alcohol consumption before and during boating, the public was very interested in the Auxiliary’s role as part of the Coast Guard and Homeland Security.

Resources

 * U.S. Coast Guard District
 * U.S. Coast Guard Sector
 * Local Notice to Mariners
 * U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District
 * U.S. Coast Guard District
 * U.S. Coast Guard Sector
 * U.S. Coast Guard Sector
 * Local Notice to Mariners
 * U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District
 * U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District
 * State Boating Agency
 * State Boating Course
 * State Boating Laws from NASBLA
 * State Education Requirements from BoatUS Foundation
 * Boating Courseline from BoatUS Foundation
 * Marine forecasts from the National Weather Service
 * Online navigation charts from NOAA and Google
 * Sea Scout Ships (units) from Sea Scouts BSA