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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 to the general public. Coast Guard Auxiliary boater education is particularly well suited for [[boy_scouts_of_america|Boy Scouts]], [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]] and [[venturers|Venturers]]. For Boy Scouts who are planning a trip to the [[preparing_for_trip_to_florida_sea_base|Florida Sea Base]], taking a Sailing and Seamanship course beforehand should be a priority. ​
  
-{| cellpadding="​30"​ cellspacing="​0"​  +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:
-|  <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> ​   || +
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-======Coast Guard Auxiliary ​Boater Education Courses ​for Scouts=====+=====Auxiliary ​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 six to eight 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]] -- This is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. It consists of eight core requiredtwo 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 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/​paddlesports.html|A Paddler'​s Guide To Safety]] -- This four hour seminar course provides outstanding safety information just for canoeists and kayakers. 
-  * [[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/​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.
-  * [[http://​www.cgaux.org/​boatinged/​classes/​sailing_skills_and_seamanship.html|Sailing Skills and Seamanship]] -- The //​SS&​S// ​course is comprehensive ​course ​designed for both experienced and novice sailors. The course is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to four-hour lessons plus 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. +
-=====Find a course near you===== +
-  * [[http://​www.cgaux.org/​boatinged/​class_finder/​|Class Finder]] +
-  * [[http://​cgaux.org/​units.php|Flotilla Finder]]+
  
-======Auxiliary Resources====== +====Find a nearby course==== 
-**The following promotional literature can be downloaded and reproduced locally**:+  [[http://​www.cgaux.org/​boatinged/​class_finder/​|Public Education Classes]] 
 +  ​[[http://​cgaux.org/​units.php|Finding An Auxiliary Unit]]
  
-  ​* [[http://​bdept.cgaux.org/​pdf/​BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf|Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]] +=====Resources===== 
- +  ​{{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]]
-======Scout Resources====== +
-=====BSA Safety Guidelines===== +
-  * [[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) 
 + 
 +=====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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