The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is well known for its public education courses which annually graduate some 200,000 pleasure boaters in safe boating skills and techniques and legal requirements of the operator.
The courses cover boat handling, navigation, marine engines, sailing, marine communications, and other topics related to enhancing skill and safety in recreational boating. There are courses for all ages from kindergarten and youths --- "Water 'N Kids" and "Boats 'N Kids" to adult courses --- "Boating Skills and Seamanship" --- "Sailing and Seamanship" --- "Advanced or Basic Navigation" --- "Personal Watercraft" --- "Boating Safely."
For a listing of current public education / boating safety courses available in Daytona Beach, click here.
Graduates of the Auxiliary's two major courses, "Boating Skills and Seamanship" or Sailing and Seamanship" are always invited to apply for membership. This applies also to graduates of the United States Power Squadron's public boating course.
If you are a teacher, or are interested in teaching, instructors are always needed. In becoming an Auxiliary Instructor, you will receive specialized training from highly qualified Auxiliary personnel. You will learn teaching skills and ways to utilize your experience in boating or sailing to teach others the techniques of safe boating.
For additional information relating to public education courses, please e-mail the flotilla at: flotilla44@a0700404.uscgaux.info .