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National Safe Boating Week May 21-27, 2022

National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 21-27, 2022, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. “The best boating experience is safe boating,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council, Read more…

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Safe Boating Open House

OXNARD, CA: National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, is a good time to refresh on safe and responsible boating and make sure you have all safety measure in place before heading out. Boaters and their families are invited to attend the Safe Boating Open House at U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands on Saturday May 21 where local organizations and agencies will be onsite to provide information on the latest in boating safety. The event Read more…

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Boat America Textbook

Boater Safety Class January 2022

Saturday/Sunday January 29-30, 2022 (8:30 AM -12:30 PM) Your local Coast Guard Auxiliary will be hosting an online boater safety class. The 8 hour course will qualify participants for obtaining their permanent California Boaters Card. This certificate will be required for all ages by 2025, and for anyone 45 years old and younger this year 2022. “Boat America”: Online Virtual classroom with live instructors. Cost is only $25.00 and includes Textbook, exam, and completion certificate. Read more…

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Happy Holidays!

Santa as Safety Leader wishes everyone to enjoy the Holidays and celebrate the New Year 2022! Just like Santa, wearing your Life Vest on-board is the best way too stay SAFE during your journeys. Additionally, alcohol use by the boat operator is never good! (Don’t be Naughty!) May all your days be filled with Milk and Cookies! Santa

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Float Plan

Preparing for Your Voyage using the USCG Float Plan About the Float Plan The USCG Float Plan is a state-of-the-art lifesaving device that is used by search and rescue personnel to assist in reducing the search area in order to locate you in the shortest amount of time possible. It is also the first and only float plan that guides and directs the holder of your float plan on what to do via the exclusive Read more…

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2020 Recreational Boating Statistics

In calendar year 2020, the Coast Guard counted 5,265 accidents that involved 767 deaths, 3,191 injuries and approximately $62.5 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. There is evidence that boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic, from reports of increased boat sales, insurance policies taken out, insurance claims, and calls for towing assistance. The Coast Guard is analyzing variables associated with boating activity to normalize accident data. Numerous Read more…

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Amateur Radio Boaters Net

The Southern California Boater’s Net (SCBN) operates every Sunday morning at 0900 PDT on the PAPA System repeater network (http://www.papasys.com). The purpose of this net is to provide information to mariners who are ham radio operators and to facilitate communication between boaters, friends, and family. All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in. Priority will be given to those underway (mobile maritime!) or who can provide information pertinent to boaters. Wind, visibility, sea surface, and other Read more…

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First Responders Event

October 2-3, 2021, Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark CA invited the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to celebrate alongside local First Responders! They invited all those that work with them throughout the year to celebrate a weekend with their farm visitors. Joining the Auxiliary were Ventura County Fire, the VC Sheriff’s Department, EMS, department of Public Health, Search and Rescue and much more! The farm was transformed into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Read more…

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California Coastal Clean-up

September 18, 2021 California Coastal Cleanup Day was first organized by the Coastal Commission in 1985.  September is Coastal Cleanup Month. The aim is to remove the trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout the state. In 2019, more than 74,000 volunteers picked up more than 900,000 pounds of trash from beaches and waterways throughout California. Close to 17,000 Californians participated in a neighborhood cleanup during September 2020, preventing over 150,000 pounds of trash from Read more…

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USCG Auxiliary conducts Public Affairs at Camarillo Airshow

Saturday, August 21st & Sunday, August 22nd, 2021Gates Open: 9:00amAir Demonstration: Starts at Noon United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is excited to conduct public outreach on safe boating and recruitment at the Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.  By increasing boaters’ preparedness, safety education, and awareness, we can continue to decrease risk and evolve a culture of safety. Since 1971, the year the United States Congress authorized creation of the National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program, the estimated Read more…

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