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coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts [2018/04/26 17:58]
bc-bri [Auxiliary boater education for Scouts]
coast_guard_auxiliary_boater_education_for_scouts [2018/04/28 07:54] (current)
bc-bri [Auxiliary boater education for Scouts]
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 {{ wiki:Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training.jpg?​155|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 to the general public. Coast Guard Auxiliary boater education is particularly well suited for Boy Scouts, Sea Scoutsand 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. ​+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. ​
  
-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 ​the new Paddlesports America ​as a part of their trip preparation. Sea Scouts would want to attend one of following that best meets their needs:+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:
  
 =====Auxiliary 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 nearby course==== ====Find a nearby course====
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 =====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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