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--- coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts [2018/04/26 17:53]
bc-bri [Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts]
+++ coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts [2018/04/28 07:53]
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 {{ 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]].
+The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide range of boater education courses 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 Florida Sea Base, taking a Sailing and Seamanship course beforehand should be a priority.
-=====Auxiliary boater education courses for Scouts=====
+Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts participating in a canoe trek at the Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base or a river closer to home should include A Paddler's Guide To Safety as a part of their trip preparation. Sea Scouts would want to attend one of following that best meets their needs:
-  * [{{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.
+=====Auxiliary courses for Scouts=====
-  * [[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/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 six to eight hour course.
-  * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/paddlesports.html|Paddlesports America]] -- This four hour seminar course provides outstanding safety information just for canoeists and kayakers. //New in 2010.//
+  * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/boating_skills_and_seamanship.html|Boating Skills and Seamanship]] -- This is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. It consists of eight 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/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/paddlesports.html|A Paddler's Guide To Safety]] -- This four hour seminar course provides outstanding safety information just for canoeists and kayakers.
-  * [[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.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]] -- This course is comprehensive and designed for both experienced and novice sailors. The course is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to-four-hour lessons plus six elective lessons that will enhance the skills required for a safe voyage in all conditions.
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 =====Contributed by=====
 Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region)
+=====See also=====
+  * [[boy_scouts_of_america|Boy Scouts of America]]
+  * [[cub_scouts|Cub Scouts]]
+  * [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]]
+  * [[venturers|Venturers]]
+  * [[coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts|Auxiliary boater education for Scouts]]
+  * [[canoeing_and_kayaking|Canoeing and kayaking]]
+  * [[preparing_for_trip_to_florida_sea_base|Preparing for a trip to Florida Sea Base]]
+  * [[vessel_safety_checks_of_scout_camp_boats|Vessel Safety Checks of Scout Camp and Sea Scout boats]]
+  * [[youth_protection_training|Youth protection training]]

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