United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Flotilla 16-08 - 9th Coast Guard District

Public Education

We are not currently doing classroom Public Education courses but we are promoting the Auxiliary ABC course. (America's Boating Course)  This course can be taught in a class room environment but is more frequently used as a home study course in our area.   ABC allows the student to proceed at their own pace.  Topics covered in the course are...Know Your Boat,  What to do Before You Get Underway, Navigation, Operating Your Boat or PWC, Legal Requirements, Boating Emergencies, and Enjoying Water Sports With Your Boat.  Text books can be obtained by clicking on the link below, and once the student feels ready for the exam, contact an exam proctor at the same link below.   A certificate of completion and wallet size card will be issued with a passing score.

Pictured above is the text book and two of several knots you'll learn to tie.  Shown are the Bowline (The King of Knots) and a Double Half Hitch.

Check this website for future classes as they will be posted here.

We are currently conducting classes for grade school and junior high level students along with scouting organizations for ages up to 16.  If you're interested in our environmentally friendly class, click on the link below. 

If you have a social group or organization that would like a speaker from our flotilla, click on the link below for topic information.

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