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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
- | =====Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts===== | + | =====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]] | * [{{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. | ||
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=====Resources===== | =====Resources===== | ||
- | * [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | + | * {{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://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===== | ||
Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region) | Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region) |