Join the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Posted by Alan Sorum Aug 17, 2006

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is known as America's Volunteer Lifesavers and membership offers you a chance to be a better boater by learning from true professionals. The Auxiliary is the civilian component of the Coast Guard established by Congress in 1939. Members of the Auxiliary support every mission conducted by the Coast Guard not involving military or law enforcement duties.

Members have many opportunities to volunteer and contribute to our national marine safety and protection of the environment. Examples include teaching public boating safety classes, conducting vessel safety examinations, performing on the water safety patrols and assisting the Coast Guard administratively.

The Auxiliary provides excellent training to its members in advanced coastal navigation, marlinspike seamanship, radio communications, search and rescue operations, and boating safety. Auxiliary members are vital members of the maritime community. Most of all, Auxiliarists have fun and enjoy a unique chance for fellowship with other boaters and members.

Consider joining the US Coast Guard Auxiliary! Call 1-877-875-6296 or visit www.cgaux.org.