West Virginia

WVDNS-Auxiliary partnership
The first successful partnership between WVDNR and US Auxiliary is the Auxiliary is now teaching the required Boating Education Class and issuing Boating Education Cards. The Auxiliary was the sole source for Boating Education in the states until WVDNR mandated its requirements. With the partnership, Law Enforcement Officers are able to spend more time on enforcement. The first class was held 20 FEB 2010. There are several additional classes scheduled on the District website and more to come. We want to get more Flotillas in the State teaching classes.

Vessel Safety Checks of WVDNR Boats
Vessel Safety Checks are going to be required on all WVDNR Boats and will be over 30 inspections. Patrols on Sole State Waters are being proposed and a later meting to finalize is being planned.

Resources

 * U.S. Coast Guard District
 * U.S. Coast Guard Sector
 * Local Notice to Mariners
 * 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
 * Sea Scout Ships (units) from Sea Scouts BSA