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| - | {{wiki:Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training.jpg|Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training}} | + | {{ wiki:Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training.jpg?155|Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training}} |
| ======Auxiliary boater education for Scouts====== | ======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_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. |
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| - | ======Coast Guard 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. | + | |
| - | * [[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/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]] -- 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. | + | |
| - | =====Find a course near you===== | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/|Class Finder]] | + | |
| - | * [[http://cgaux.org/units.php|Flotilla Finder]] | + | |
| - | ======Auxiliary Resources====== | + | =====Auxiliary courses for Scouts===== |
| - | **The following promotional literature can be downloaded and reproduced locally**: | + | * [[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/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/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/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://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===== | ||
| Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region) | Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS - Flotilla 06-01, 9th District (Eastern Region) | ||
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| + | =====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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