Prevention
Conduct inspections of recreational and commercial vessels to support compliance with safety, security and environmental standards with practices to reduce or eliminate risks
Public Education
We provide exceptional boating safety education with the goal of reducing loss of life, personal injury and property damage to recreational boaters.
Marine Safety
We jointly assist the Coast Guard in its efforts to maintain maritime safety and environmental protection
Are you ready to join?
When you join the Coast Guard Auxiliary, you could find yourself on patrol saving lives and property, assisting in marine safety and environmental protection, radio watchstanding, educating the public in boating safety and much more.
Take a course
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Maritime Navigation courses is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater.
Is your boat safe?
Check your boat to see if it is in full compliance with all federal and state boating laws.
Plan your trip
A float plan is a document that helps search and rescue locate a boater if they don't return as planned.
Do you carry passengers?
Any boat used as a common carrier of passengers or property; operating on a regular schedule. Any vessel propelled by electric or mechanical power carrying passengers for hire.
