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ProgramsText Box: With nearly 30,000 members, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary actively provides safety patrols on area waterways and regularly meets with the boating public at marinas and in programs. We also directly assist the U.S. Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as search and rescue, and marine environmental protection. Effective 1 January 2010 any person born on or after January 1, 1988, may not operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater unless the person has in his or her possession aboard the vessel a photographic identification and a boater safety identification card. (See Florida Statute)

Text Box: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.   The links below provide short descriptions of each course. If you would like to see if there is a course being offered closer to home, use our National Class Finder to locate a course near you.

Text Box: Free Downloads for Children's Programs Boating Fun (BF)  (4-9 year old program) Waypoints (WP)  (10-12 year old program)

Text Box: Notes:    A state-issued boater's card and USCG Auxiliary certificate are issued upon successful completion of all BS&S programs. Advanced Coastal Navigation/Basic Coastal Navigation (ACN/BCN) students are issued USCG Auxiliary certificates.    For details or to register, phone or e-mail our Public Education Officer (FSO-PE) Bill Gerst, 941- 313-9952, usmc913@att.net.    Volunteer to Make a Difference. If you are interested in joining the Auxiliary or just have questions about it, please call Jeff Bartlett, the Flotilla Staff Officer for Human Resources (FSO-HR), at 941-224-7623. (Also, see our Join Us page for more information.)    "AN EDUCATED BOATER IS A SAFER BOATER"

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Multi-Lesson Program Title

Length

Audience

Cost per person

Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S)

9 Chapters

Power Boaters

$40

Basic & Advanced Coastal Navigation (BCN / ACN)

6 Chapters

All Boaters

$50