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::* [http://bdept.cgaux.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Beacon_2011-04_extract.pdf Youth Programs in the Coast Guard Auxiliary] | ::* [http://bdept.cgaux.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Beacon_2011-04_extract.pdf Youth Programs in the Coast Guard Auxiliary] | ||
: '''[[National Safe Boating Week]]''' | : '''[[National Safe Boating Week]]''' | ||
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| + | ::* [http://www.derema.com/CGAux/SafetyAwarenessGuide.pdf Instructions to Auxiliarist Vessel Examiners on participating in the Orion safety incentive program. By submitting a special form each month to Orion recording the number of vessel exams given, Auxiliarist VEs can earn one point for each exam. Point totals of 50, 100, and 150 qualify for Orion Safety Cards, redeemable at West Marine stores.] | ||
: '''[[Paddlesports]]''' | : '''[[Paddlesports]]''' | ||
::* [[Promoting Boating Safety to Hunters|Auxiliary Brings the Paddlesports Safety Message to Waterfowl Hunters]] | ::* [[Promoting Boating Safety to Hunters|Auxiliary Brings the Paddlesports Safety Message to Waterfowl Hunters]] | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 6 May 2012
Welcome to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety Wiki (or AuxBWiki). This site serves as a clearinghouse for information about the Coast Guard Auxiliary's collaborative efforts with other organizations. We currently have sections about:
- BoatU.S.
- Boy Scouts of America
- National Safe Boating Week
- Orion Safety Awareness Program -- NEW!
- Paddlesports
- States
- U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
- U.S. Power Squadrons (Coming soon)
Additional sections will be developed over time. We welcome your recommendations for sections we should consider developing, or any other recommendations for improving this resource. Please email us.
Recreational Boating Safety Websites
The Coast Guard Auxiliary has three departments that focus on recreational boating safety. Each maintains a website with a wealth of boating safety information:
Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division maintains a highly informative recreational boating safety website.
Other useful boating safety websites
- National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
- National Boating Federation
- National Boating Safety Advisory Council
- National Safe Boating Council
- National Safe Boating Week
- National Water Safety Congress
- U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center
- Boaters Safety Quiz
- Boating Safety Practice Test
- Boating Safety Sidekicks
- DSC Radio Tutorial by BoatU.S. Foundation
- DSC Radio Video by Auxiliarist Rusty Gardner
- Float Plan Central
- Navigation Rules Mini-course
Keeping Current
Help Build this Wiki
We are looking for Auxiliarists who have experience building partnerships between the Coast Guard Auxiliary and other organizations. If you are able to help, please contribute to this effort by following this link.
