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Safe boating through education. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a
wonderful source of information on boating safely. The public
education courses offered by the Auxiliary will be sure to get the
recreational boater off to a safe start. The instructors are boat
savvy people with years of boating experience. The text books
become valuable reference materials to refresh your memory from time to
time. The only cost to the student is the cost of the books which
is usually around twenty-five dollars. If interested in any of the
classes offered by the Auxiliary please call the Public Education
Officer George Lawrence at 717-761-7133. |
Operations
| The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an ally to the recreational
boater in many ways. The safety patrols of the Auxiliary take
place on waters that are frequented by recreational boaters. We
are there to assist in times of need, such as breakdowns and the need
for a tow back to your marina. This is especially important on
inland waters where commercial towing is not available. We are
trained to handle emergencies such as fire or flooding or to provide
basic first aid. We do not have law enforcing capabilities
ourselves but work closely with the PA Fish & Boat Water
Conservation Officers who do. We want you to have a pleasant
experience on the water and are there to help you attain that goal. |
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Vessel
Safety Check
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The Vessel Safety Check is somewhat of a preventive
maintenance program. It assures the recreational boater that his
vessel is minimally equipped according to federal standards. The
Safety Check is performed by trained Auxiliary personnel, at no cost to
the boater. Many times the boater is made aware of faulty
equipment and/or other problems that he was not cognizant of. This
Safety check could save your life. Have your boat checked before
launching it for the first time this year and earn this coveted decal. |
Marine
Dealer Visitor
| The Marine Dealer Visitor is a trained Auxiliarist that
visits the various marina, sporting goods stores and any other business
that is involved in recreational boating. His primary function is
to see that boating safety literature is available for public
information. These pamphlets are Coast Guard approved and the
information provided is endless. When you see the pamphlet rack on
display at your favorite marina or sporting goods store please help
yourself to them. He also keeps the department heads and/or store
managers up to date on the latest rules and regulations. |
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