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| - | == Safety at Sea Weekend == | + | ~~NOTOC~~ |
| + | {{ wiki:SSAS_welcome.jpg?340|The Coast Guard and Auxiliary roll out the welcome mat to train Sea Scout future Coasties at Safety at Sea Weekends nationwide}} | ||
| + | ======Safety at Sea Weekend====== | ||
| + | Safety at Sea training events have been held jointly by the [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]], the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over a decade in California, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and other locations. | ||
| - | {{wiki:SSAS_welcome.jpg?360|The Coast Guard and Auxiliary roll out the welcome mat to train Sea Scout future Coasties at Safety at Sea Weekends nationwide}} | + | The purpose of these events is to provide Sea Scouts and their leaders with an opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on experience in a variety of boating safety skills and equipment that is generally unavailable to them. Activities generally include flares, helo ops, P6 pumps, damage control, survival suits, hypothermia, fire fighting. This can be tailored to the resources locally available. |
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| - | =====Summary===== | + | |
| - | Safety at Sea training events have been held jointly by the Sea Scouts, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over a decade in California, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and other locations. The purpose of these events is to provide Sea Scouts and their leaders with an opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on experience in a variety of boating safety skills and equipment that is generally unavailable to them. Activities generally include flares, helo ops, P6 pumps, damage control, survival suits, hypothermia, fire fighting. This can be tailored to the resources locally available. | + | |
| =====Lessons learned===== | =====Lessons learned===== | ||
| - | * This event is most successful if jointly planned and executed by the Sea Scouts, the local Coast Guard Sector, and one or more Coast Guard Auxiliary Divisions. A lead person with the authority to make decisions and commit resources should be named by each organization. | + | - This event is most successful if jointly planned and executed by the Sea Scouts, the local Coast Guard Sector, and one or more Coast Guard Auxiliary Divisions. A lead person with the authority to make decisions and commit resources should be named by each organization. |
| - | * Planning will take between 6-9 months. The date and location should be firmed up well in advance to allow all participants to plan to attend. | + | - Planning will take between 6-9 months. The date and location should be firmed up well in advance to allow all participants to plan to attend. |
| - | * In addition to being a training event, this is an opportunity for the Coast Guard and Auxiliary to make a positive impression on the Sea Scouts and leaders, who are potential members of either organization. Be sure to have PA personnel actively engaged in planning and executing the event. Be sure to invite local media to attend, and submit articles to Coast Guard and Auxiliary publications. | + | - In addition to being a training event, this is an opportunity for the Coast Guard and Auxiliary to make a positive impression on the Sea Scouts and leaders, who are potential members of either organization. Be sure to have PA personnel actively engaged in planning and executing the event. Be sure to invite local media to attend, and submit articles to Coast Guard and Auxiliary publications. |
| - | * In addition to boating safety activities, plan on including Marine Environmental Education Specialists (AUX-MEES) to discuss environmental protection issues. | + | - In addition to boating safety activities, plan on including Marine Environmental Education Specialists (AUX-MEES) to discuss environmental protection issues. |
| - | * The Sea Scouts should plan on being in a single, consistent uniform. Depending on local conditions, a good option is to provide a dark blue t-shirt for all youth participants. Adult leaders should plan on wearing the khaki work uniform. | + | - The Sea Scouts should plan on being in a single, consistent uniform. Depending on local conditions, a good option is to provide a dark blue t-shirt for all youth participants. Adult leaders should plan on wearing the khaki work uniform. |
| - | * Remember that the event is being held on a military installation. Behavior should be governed accordingly. | + | - Remember that the event is being held on a military installation. Behavior should be governed accordingly. |
| - | * The Sea Scouts should remember to say, "thank you." A letter to the Sector Commander commending the active duty and Auxiliarist participants helps to ensure future assistance. Be sure to include names, ranks, and service numbers. | + | - The Sea Scouts should remember to say, "thank you." A letter to the Sector Commander commending the active duty and Auxiliarist participants helps to ensure future assistance. Be sure to include names, ranks, and service numbers. |
| - | * It is best to arrange for food for all participants. Do not charge Coast Guard or Auxiliary personnel for their meals if the Sea Scouts are providing the food. | + | - It is best to arrange for food for all participants. Do not charge Coast Guard or Auxiliary personnel for their meals if the Sea Scouts are providing the food. |
| - | * Lectures should be kept to a minimum. The Scouts want to get their hands on the equipment. Let them get wet if conditions allow. Remember that [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|BSA Safe Scouting guidelines]] must be observed. | + | - Lectures should be kept to a minimum. The Scouts want to get their hands on the equipment. Let them get wet if conditions allow. Remember that [[http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx|BSA Safe Scouting guidelines]] must be observed. |
| - | * Sea Scout Ships (units) must secure tour permits from their local Scout Councils per normal procedures. | + | - Sea Scout Ships (units) must secure tour permits from their local Scout Councils per normal procedures. |
| =====Resources===== | =====Resources===== | ||
| - | * [[http://www.blurb.com/books/388416|Safety at Sea Weekend]] (book by Josh Gilliland) | + | * [[http://www.blurb.com/books/388416|Safety at Sea Weekend: Celebrating 15 Years of Youth Maritime Safety Training]] (book by Josh Gilliland) |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://www.division22.org/private/Aux-BSA/SASW/SASW_Example_Booklet.pdf|Example booklet]] | + | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Texoma_safety_at_sea.pdf|Sea Scout Safety at Sea 1912-2012 Lake Texoma, Texas]] |
| - | * {{wiki:doc.gif|MS Doc file available}} [[http://www.division22.org/private/Aux-BSA/SASW/SASW_Presentation_Summary.doc|Presentation summary]] | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://bdept.cgaux.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Texoma_safety_at_sea.pdf|Promotional flyer, Lake Texoma, Texas]] | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://www.division22.org/private/Aux-BSA/SASW/2004_Report-MD.pdf|Report from 2004 MD Safety at Sea event]] | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://www.division22.org/private/Aux-BSA/SASW/2008_Article-NJ.pdf|Report from 2008 NJ Safety at Sea event]] | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:doc.gif|Microsoft Word DOC file available}} [[http://www.seascout.net/chesapeake/special_events/SASA_Boarding_Manual_2007_Final.doc|Sample Boarding Manual]] from Station Annapolis (MD) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:htm.gif?16|Webpage available}} [[http://www.ship468.org/sas/manual.htm|Sample Boarding Manual]] from Station Galveston Bay (TX) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://seascout.net/liberty/pdf/2009/2009_safety_at_sea_boarding_manual.pdf|Sample Boarding Manual]] from Station Sandy Hook (NJ) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://seascout.net/liberty/pdf/2009/2009_safety_at_sea_registation_form.pdf|Sample Registration Package]] from Station Sandy Hook (NJ) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:pdf.gif|PDF available}} [[http://seascout.net/liberty/pdf/2009/2009_safety_at_sea_timeline.pdf|Sample Schedule]] from Station Sandy Hook (NJ) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:htm.gif?16|Webpage}} [[http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/651/51454/|Sample Press Release]] | + | |
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| - | ====Articles==== | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/823/927919/|Sea Scouts learn seamanship, maritime law enforcement at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco]] from Eleventh Coast Guard District | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/USCG_Systems_Times-2005Spring/USCG_Systems_Times-2005Spring.pdf|Aboard USCG / Sea Scout Safety at Sea]] from //United States Coast Guard System Times// | + | |
| - | * [[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQK/is_3_11/ai_n16441763/|Sea Scouts win safety award]] from //BoatUS magazine// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/BoatUS-2006-05.pdf|Sea Scouts win safety award]] from //BoatUS magazine// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/graphics/nssl/BoatUS-2004-01.jpg|Sea Scouts seminar a sell-out]] from //BoatUS magazine// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/cg-reservist--2002-special.html|Sea Service Organizations Prepare Coasties of the Future (Part 1)]] from //U.S. Coast Guard Reservist// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/cg-reservist--2003-0103.html|Sea Service Organizations Prepare Coasties of the Future (Part 2)]] from //U.S. Coast Guard Reservist// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/Navigator-2002-0709.pdf|Sea Scouts Train at Group Hampton Roads]] from //The Navigator// | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/news/BoatUS-2002-01.pdf|Scouting for Safety]] from //BoatUS magazine// | + | |
| ====Videos==== | ====Videos==== | ||
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXc1V_4vnRA|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Station Annapolis (MD)]] | + | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXc1V_4vnRA|Sea Scout Ship 25 attends Safety-at-Sea Day 8 September 2007]] |
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPqZ2pVGLo|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay (MD)]] | + | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPqZ2pVGLo|Sea Scout 2004 Safety-at-Sea Weekend, USCG Yard CURTIS BAY]] |
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://ship25bsa.org/video/2004-09-10_SASW_PhotoStory-SemperParatus-4min.wmv|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay (MD)]] | + | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aW4KVoTqZo|Safety at Sea 2014]] |
| - | * [[http://www.ship468.org/sas/2007-10SAS.htm|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Station Galveston Bay (TX)]] (Photo gallery) | + | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8llm1Sj5VU&feature=youtube_gdata|Sea Scouts]] (U.S. Coast Guard) |
| - | * [[http://www.photoshop.com/users/harborpointephoto/albums/29dd3f4ff9f94ce39920a234057fb928|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Texoma (TX)]] (Photo gallery) | + | |
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Video available}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aW4KVoTqZo|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Yerba Beuna Island (CA)]] | + | ====Photos==== |
| - | * {{wiki:video.gif?16|Coast Guard video}} [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8llm1Sj5VU&feature=youtube_gdata|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Yerba Beuna Island (CA)]] (official U.S. Coast Guard imagery) | + | |
| - | * [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/39926474@N08/sets/72157622539822841/|Safety-at-Sea Weekend, Yerba Beuna Island (CA)]] (Photo gallery) | + | * [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/39926474@N08/sets/72157622539822841/|Safety at Sea 2009]] |
| =====Contributed by===== | =====Contributed by===== | ||
| Steve Alexander, FSO-MT - Flotilla 24-02, 5th District (Southern Region) | Steve Alexander, FSO-MT - Flotilla 24-02, 5th District (Southern Region) | ||
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| + | =====See also===== | ||
| + | * [[sea_scouts|Sea Scouts]] | ||
| + | * [[safety_at_sea_weekend|Safety at Sea Weekend]] | ||
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