- The CG Auxiliary exists to assist to support the Coast Guard
- Learn Safe Boating, line handling
- Vessel safety with public events
- Become a Public Education instructor
- Improve your boating skills and develop new ones. Get training from the same source as the Coast Guard
- Support the activities of the USCG, and special annual events, with the Sector, of CG
Requirements
Applicants must be a US Citizen
At least 17 years of age and pass a background check
non compensated volunteer time, and uniforms not provided
Applicants must be a US Citizen
At least 17 years of age and pass a background check
non compensated volunteer time, and uniforms not provided
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Learn Radio Telecommunications
TCOs at work.
Radio based Comms are a vital element for the role of the CG, and the special and secure frequencies in junction to elements of comms. Comms on special secure frequencies is always always somthing specialized in work. Keep up the good work! Staff Tony Varol, Ed Quintela, FSO Carlos Arenas FSO, Capt. Paul K., USMM, VSO |
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Capt. Paul Kalapodas is a subject matter expert, and have commanded various vessels. Please contact us for your vessel expertise requests. |
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Apply for Medical Certificate towards Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Rescue is faster when you use the USCG Float Plan.
Whether you are a power boater or kayaker, the USCG Float Plan works for you. Set up a basic plan ahead of time and save it on you computer. Update it when you decide where and when you're going to go. Then, e-mail your completed plan to whoever you choose to follow up should you not return or check-in as planned.
Features and capabilities you’ll find in this version of the float plan:
Whether you are a power boater or kayaker, the USCG Float Plan works for you. Set up a basic plan ahead of time and save it on you computer. Update it when you decide where and when you're going to go. Then, e-mail your completed plan to whoever you choose to follow up should you not return or check-in as planned.
Features and capabilities you’ll find in this version of the float plan:
- Save and send using any device with Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
- Can be used with any size or type of recreational vessel.
- Accomodates up to 13 canoers/kayakers/paddle boarders that want to paddle together as a group.
- User defined fields provide increased flexibility.
- The ability to enter the unique identification numbers for the vessel's EPIRB and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) attached to individual PFDs.
- Drop down lists that let you easily see all of your choices.
- Accommodates up to 12 passengers.
