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| - | ====== Coast_Guard_Auxiliary_Boater_Education_for_Scouts ====== | + | ~~NOTOC~~ |
| + | {{ wiki:Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training.jpg?155|Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training}} | ||
| + | ======Auxiliary boater education for Scouts====== | ||
| + | The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide range of boater education courses (referred to as //[[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/|Public Education]]// within the Auxiliary) to the general public. **Coast Guard Auxiliary boater education** is particularly well suited for [[Boy Scouts]], [[Sea Scouts]], and [[Venturers]]. For Boy Scouts who are planning a trip to the **[[Preparing for Trip to Florida Sea Base|Florida Sea Base]]**, taking a [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing and Seamanship]] course beforehand should be a //must.// They arrive in Florida well prepared to have a great time running the boat. Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts participating in a canoe trek at the **[[http://www.ntier.org/Sommers.html|Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base]]** or a river closer to home should include the new [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/paddlesports.html|Paddlesports America]] as a part of their trip preparation. And **[[Sea Scouts]]** will want to participate in any of the following that best meets their needs: [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/about_boating_safely_multi_session.html|About Boating Safely]], [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/boating_skills_and_seamanship.html|Boating Skills and Seamanship]], or [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]]. | ||
| - | {| cellpadding="30" cellspacing="0" | + | =====Auxiliary boater education courses for Scouts===== |
| - | | <div align="left">{{wiki:Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training.jpg|Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training}}</div> || <div align="left">The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide range of boater education courses (referred to as //[[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/|Public Education]]// within the Auxiliary) to the general public. **Coast Guard Auxiliary boater education** is particularly well suited for [[Boy Scouts]], [[Sea Scouts]], and [[Venturers]]. For Boy Scouts who are planning a trip to the **[[Preparing for Trip to Florida Sea Base|Florida Sea Base]]**, taking a [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing and Seamanship]] course beforehand should be a //must.// They arrive in Florida well prepared to have a great time running the boat. Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts participating in a canoe trek at the **[[http://www.ntier.org/Sommers.html|Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base]]** or a river closer to home should include the new [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/paddlesports.html|Paddlesports America]] as a part of their trip preparation. And **[[Sea Scouts]]** will want to participate in any of the following that best meets their needs: [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/about_boating_safely_multi_session.html|About Boating Safely]], [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/boating_skills_and_seamanship.html|Boating Skills and Seamanship]], or [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]].</div> || <div align="right">__TOC__</div> || | + | * [{{wiki:Sailing|[http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/sss%20descr.htm Sailing Skills and Seamanship}} is a terrific course for Scouts going to Florida Sea Base]] |
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| - | ======Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts====== | + | |
| - | [{{wiki:Sailing|[http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/sss%20descr.htm Sailing Skills and Seamanship}} is a terrific course for Scouts going to Florida Sea Base]] | + | |
| * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/about_boating_safely_multi_session.html|About Boating Safely]] -- This beginner boating class gives you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. This is a 6-8 hour course. | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/about_boating_safely_multi_session.html|About Boating Safely]] -- This beginner boating class gives you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. This is a 6-8 hour course. | ||
| * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/boating_skills_and_seamanship.html|Boating Skills and Seamanship]] -- The //BS&S// course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. It consists of 8 core required two hour lessons plus five elective lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions. | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/boating_skills_and_seamanship.html|Boating Skills and Seamanship]] -- The //BS&S// course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. It consists of 8 core required two hour lessons plus five elective lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions. | ||
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| * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]] -- The //SS&S// course is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice sailors. The course is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to four-hour lessons plus 6 elective lessons that will enhance the skills required for a safe voyage in all conditions. | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]] -- The //SS&S// course is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice sailors. The course is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to four-hour lessons plus 6 elective lessons that will enhance the skills required for a safe voyage in all conditions. | ||
| * [[http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/seminars/waypts.htm|Waypoints]] -- A guide to boating safely is targeted to youth in grades 4-6 and appeals to the 10-12 year old age range. It includes many of the main points of our adult 8-hr Boating Safely Course. | * [[http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/seminars/waypts.htm|Waypoints]] -- A guide to boating safely is targeted to youth in grades 4-6 and appeals to the 10-12 year old age range. It includes many of the main points of our adult 8-hr Boating Safely Course. | ||
| - | =====Find a course near you===== | ||
| - | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/|Class Finder]] | ||
| - | * [[http://cgaux.org/units.php|Flotilla Finder]] | ||
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| - | ======Auxiliary Resources====== | ||
| - | **The following promotional literature can be downloaded and reproduced locally**: | ||
| - | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | + | ====Find a nearby course==== |
| + | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/|Public Education Classes]] | ||
| + | * [[http://cgaux.org/units.php|Finding An Auxiliary Unit]] | ||
| - | ======Scout Resources====== | + | =====Resources===== |
| - | =====BSA Safety Guidelines===== | + | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/ssd.html|Safe Swim Defense]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://olc.scouting.org/info/saf.html|Safety Afloat]] | + | |
| * [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|Guide to Safe Scouting]] | * [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|Guide to Safe Scouting]] | ||
| =====Contributed by===== | =====Contributed by===== | ||
| - | [[mailto:[email protected]|Ron Tvorik]], BC-ESS | + | Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region) |
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