Teaching Kids about safety around boats and water

USCG Auxiliary E-Directorate Boating Safety

The mission of the Education Directorate of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is to provide exceptional boating safety education to the American public with the aim of reducing loss of life, personal injury and property damage to recreational boaters.

Boat America

Get your state’s Safe Boating card.  Learn from USCG Auxiliary certified instructor with real world boating experience.  NASBALA approved classes satisfy your state’s safe boating requirements.

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GPS for Mariners

Learn about navigation for boaters.  How to use GPS for boating.

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Suddenly in Command

The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat for the first time. You are Suddenly in Command.

Learn What to Do

Boating Skills and Seamanship

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive boating course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. The course consists of eight core required two-hour lessons, plus five elective lessons providing knowledge for handling boats under all conditions.

Find Courses Near You

Discover a variety of engaging courses offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Explore the options below to find out more and locate classes happening near you.

Safe Boating Courses

  • PBoat America Course

    Boat America is NASBLA approved and qualifies you for you State’s safe boating card.

Enrichment Courses

Youth Courses

  • PBoats N' Kids

    Boat America is NASBLA approved and qualifies you for you State’s safe boating card.
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