What
We Do
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Serves You in Several Ways
We deliver Safe Boating Education Programs
to you at minimal cost that may earn you discounts on your boat insurance.
There
are several types of public education programs offered.
At your request, we can perform a FREE
Boat Safety Check. This is an audit of safety equipment
on your boat. Only you are told of any deficiencies. Our equipment requirement
list is usually above and beyond what is required by most state boating laws.
If your boat passes the examination, you get a decal ("Safetee
Seal") for your
boat's windshield. Boat with confidence, knowing your equipment is up to safety
standards.
Our Operations Program provides you with patrols for boat
races and surface or air searches and rescues. Our Security Patrols
regularly monitor sensitive areas designated as "Security Zones" by
the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, we help the Coast
Guard protect the marine environment and report on the condition of aids to
navigation.
Availability permitting, we can provide you with
speakers, safety booths and participants for parades as part of our Public Affairs
mission.
