Difference between revisions of "Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education for Scouts"

From AuxBWiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(→‎Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts)
(→‎Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts)
 
(35 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{| cellpadding="30" cellspacing="0"  
 
{| cellpadding="30" cellspacing="0"  
−
|  <div align="left">[[Image:canoeing.jpg|Scout canoeing]]</div>    ||  <div align="left">The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide range of boater education courses (referred to as ''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.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/sss%20descr.htm Sailing and Seamanship]] course beforehand should be a ''must.'' 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 [[Paddlesport America]] as a part of their trip preparation. And Sea Scouts will want to , their first experience with watercraft is with canoes or rowboats at their [http://www.scouting.org/media/lcl.aspx local Council] [[Scout Camps|camp]]. A typical Scout camp's "waterfront" will include one or more of the following: swimming, lifesaving, snorkeling, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, sailing, and much less frequently, water skiing.<br /><br />In working toward the [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/eagle.aspx Eagle Scout rank], Boy Scouts are required to qualify for 21 merit badges. Two of the "required" merit badges '''may''' include Swimming and Lifesaving merit badges. As such, they are very popular with Scouts, and the vast majority qualify for them at summer camp. Although Canoeing merit badge is not a "required" merit badge, it remains very popular, and summer camp is by far the most common place to earn it.</div>    ||  <div align="right">__TOC__</div>    ||
+
|  <div align="left">[[Image: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 [[Sea Scouts]], [[Scouts BSA]], and [[Venturers]]. For Scouts BSA 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 Skills and Seamanship] course beforehand should be a ''must.'' They arrive in Florida well prepared to have a great time running the boat. Sea Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers participating in a canoe trek at the '''[http://www.ntier.org/About/Summer%20Canoe%20Trips.aspx Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base]''' or a river closer to home should include the [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>    ||
 
|}
 
|}
−
 
−
BSA also operates a number '''high adventure bases''', some of which focus on canoe trekking. The [http://www.ntier.org/ Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases] are a string of bases in the northern United States and southern Canada whose focus is on canoeing and kayaking. These week-long experiences are generally intended for older Boy Scout and Venturer participants.  A high adventure trip to, for example, [http://www.ntier.org/Sommers.html Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base] will require months' of preparation and training.<br /><br />
 
  
 
==Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts==
 
==Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts==
−
* [http://www.cgaux.org/visitors/pe_visitor/classes/about_boating_safely_seminar.html About Boating Safely] -- This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. This is a 6-8 hour course.
+
[[Image:Sailing & Seamanship cover.jpg|thumb|[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.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/bss.htm 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/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.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/sss%20descr.htm Paddlesports America]] --  
+
* [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.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/desc/sss%20descr.htm Sailing 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.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/paddlesports.html Paddlesports America] -- This four hour seminar course provides outstanding safety information just for canoeists and kayakers.
−
<br /><br />
+
* [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.
 +
 
 +
===Find a course near you===
 +
* [http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/ Class Finder]
 +
* [http://cgaux.org/units.php Flotilla Finder]
 +
 
 +
==Auxiliary Resources==
 +
'''The following promotional literature can be downloaded and reproduced locally''':
  
−
* [[http://www.cgaux.org/visitors/pe_visitor/class_finder/index.html Class Finder]]
+
* [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/BSA-PE_brochure-2010-08-07.pdf Learn Safe Boating Practices from the Coast Guard Auxiliary]
  
 
==Scout Resources==
 
==Scout Resources==
Line 22: Line 27:
 
===Contributed by===
 
===Contributed by===
 
   
 
   
−
[mailto:[email protected] Ron Tvork], BC-ESS
+
[mailto:[email protected] Ron Tvorik], BC-ESS

Latest revision as of 15:23, 10 August 2018

Sea Scouts attending Coast Guard Auxiliary training
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide range of boater education courses (referred to as Public Education within the Auxiliary) to the general public. Coast Guard Auxiliary boater education is particularly well suited for Sea Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers. For Scouts BSA who are planning a trip to the Florida Sea Base, taking a Sailing Skills and Seamanship course beforehand should be a must. They arrive in Florida well prepared to have a great time running the boat. Sea Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers participating in a canoe trek at the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base or a river closer to home should include the 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: About Boating Safely, Boating Skills and Seamanship, or Sailing Skills and Seamanship.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Education Courses for Scouts

Sailing Skills and Seamanship is a terrific course for Scouts going to Florida Sea Base
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Paddlesports America -- This four hour seminar course provides outstanding safety information just for canoeists and kayakers.
  • 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.

Find a course near you

Auxiliary Resources

The following promotional literature can be downloaded and reproduced locally:

Scout Resources

BSA Safety Guidelines

Contributed by

Ron Tvorik, BC-ESS

Retrieved from "http://auxbdeptwiki.cgaux.org/index.php?title=Coast_Guard_Auxiliary_Boater_Education_for_Scouts&oldid=3462"