OXNARD, CA: This summer, the U.S. Coast Guard released a summary of statistics on calendar year 2022 recreational boating incidents, revealing that there were 636 boating fatalities nationwide in 2022. Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. 75 percent of fatal boating incident victims Read more…
OXNARD, CA: This summer, the U.S. Coast Guard released a summary of statistics on calendar year 2022 recreational boating incidents, revealing that there were 636 boating fatalities nationwide in 2022. Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. 75 percent of fatal boating incident victims Read more…
OXNARD, CA.: U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands will host it’s Annual Safe Boating Open House on Saturday May 20, 2023. The event is the start of National Safe Boating Week. 200+ people are expected to visit the station from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. The station is located at 4201 S. Read more…
THIS IS COAST GUARD When you join the U.S. Coast Guard, you’ll work with passionate individuals who share your drive to save lives, serve others and your country, and shield our nation from threats. If you have a sincere desire to make the world a better place while setting yourself Read more…
Effective: January 27, 2023 BOATING SAFETY APPLICATION FOR SMART PHONES The Coast Guard Boating Safety application has allowed smart phone users on the Apple and Android mobile operating system platforms to input a profile, email a float plan, review safety equipment requirements, and obtain emergency assistance, as well as other Read more…
MOORPARK, CA. – The United Stated Coast Guard Auxiliary members will be on hand to help answer your questions about safe recreational boating during the Public Safety Weekend at Underwood Family Farm’s “25th Annual Fall Harvest Festival” on Saturday and Sunday October 1- 2, 2022. The Coast Guard motto is Semper Paratus, meaning – Always Ready. Auxiliarist Patrick Newburn, Public Affairs Officer said, “This is a fun and Read more…
It’s officially the first day of National Preparedness Month! National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time..It’s important to have a plan before a disaster happens!Click Here to Make a Plan!During and after Read more…
August 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022 (WEDNESDAY-LABOR DAY) : Significant long duration heat wave likely away from the immediate coast Ventura County, CA: The National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged period of high temperatures that is expected to impact Ventura County over the next week. In some areas, these Read more…
Boating Skills & Seamanship Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, 2022 Saturday, September 24, 2022 (Optional) 0900 – 1700 hrs. Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (Ventura Harbor) The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is the boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and Read more…
The California Coastal Commission is happy to announce that the 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9am to Noon in most locations. As Covid restrictions have lifted across the state, many local organizers will be returning to in-person cleanups, depending on their Read more…