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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Auxiliary Promotes Paddlesports Safety
The American Canoe Association (ACA) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary announced signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to promote safety among those who use kayaks, canoes and other paddlecraft. The new agreement establishes cooperative efforts broadening outreach and education … Continue reading
Coast Guard Auxiliary Training for Sea Cadets & Sea Scouts
Coast Guard Auxiliary members are now authorized to provide shore side and underway training to Sea Cadets & Sea Scouts, under a program that is an outgrowth of the Auxiliary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps … Continue reading
Grassroots Grants Program
The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation has announced an April 1 deadline for its 2011 Grassroots Grants Program, which has a total of $50,000 available for this year’s cycle. This program has awarded more than $1 million in funding over 20 years. … Continue reading
Sea Scouts distribute recycle buckets to boaters
Read about a couple of Florida Sea Scouts who are distributing recycle buckets to boaters as a part of a school and Scout service project. Is this something that your Flotilla could be doing with local Sea Scouts? Read more … Continue reading
Safety During Lighted Boat Parades
Lighted boat parades can be spectacular and exciting, especially for children, but they are also inherently dangerous. Participants may lack experience boating at night and become distracted by the festive atmosphere, the bright light displays around them, and having more … Continue reading
Recreational Boating Safety featured in Fall 2010 Coast Guard Proceedings
The fall 2010 issue of the Coast Guard Proceedings is focused on Recreational Boating Safety and Boating Responsibility. The issue includes terrific articles on boating safety initiatives, organizations, and resources. If you are not subscribed to the Proceedings, you can … Continue reading
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Help Design the Next Generation of Life Jackets and Win $5,000
Unhappy with the uncomfortable or bulky life jacket you use for recreational boating. Sadly, so are a lot of boaters, and 80% of those who drown each year do not wear a life jacket. Here’s your chance to come up … Continue reading
Tips for boat winterizing with ethanol fuel
Suggestions from Auxiliary Partner, Soundings Magazine: Boaters are starting to winterize their boats. Considering the problems that ethanol-blended gasoline can cause, proper preparation of the fuel system and engine is a critical step in preparing a boat for winter storage. … Continue reading
Getting Green for Going Green
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is accepting nominations until December 15 from any organization, group, marina, or individual who has made significant contributions in showing boaters, sailors, or anglers how to stay “green” through becoming more … Continue reading
Tips for Keeping Your Trailer in Tip-Top Shape in the Winter
A perfect boat is no good if it’s on a bad trailer. These four tips for off-season care, courtesy of BoatU.S., will help make your trailer last and get your boat back in the water as soon as the new … Continue reading
