Director of Auxiliary, District 7
Commander David Allen
McVey House, 601 Seabreeze Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl.33308-4962
(954)-463-0034
Welcome... Semper Paratus ("Always Ready")
AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE (ABC)
If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety
course, check out America's Boating Course offered by the USCG Aux.
Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating
insurance to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Course. And,
this beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat
license or safety certification in many states. Click on picture for more
information. Click here for a class schedule.
Auxiliary VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS
The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check
of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets
both federal and state requirements for safety.
No citations are issued and the results of the safety
check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded
to display if the vessel has passed the examination. Click on picture
for more information. Click here to schedule a
free Vessel Safety Check.
The
USCG Auxiliary has special programs for our most prized members of our boating
family, the KIDS!
Hey kids click here to download the USCG
coloring book, it's free and fun.
Homeland Security Advisory System
Current Threat Level
May 28, 2008 — The United States government's national
threat level is Elevated, or Yellow.
The U.S. threat level is High, or
Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Click on picture for all
currant information pertaining to the Department of Homeland
Security.
America's Waterway Watch (AWW)
Remember
If operating a power
driven-vessel, you must always give way to a sailing vessel unless the
sailing vessel is under power
A combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and
Auxiliary components, continues to grow, enlisting the active participation of
those who live, work or play around America's waterfront areas. Coast Guard
Reserve personnel concentrate on connecting with businesses and government
agencies, while Auxiliarists focus on building AWW awareness among the
recreational boating public.
Click picture below for the NOAA's National Weather
Service
Navigation Rules
The operator of a vessel 39.4 feet/12
meters or greater is responsible for having on board a copy of the
inland navigation rules
To
Report Suspicious Activity:
Call the National Response Center at
877-24WATCH
If There Is Immediate Danger to Life
or Property, Call 9-1-1 or Call the
Coast Guard on Marine Channel 16
Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD)
All recreational boats must carry one wearable
PFD (Type I, II, III or Type V PFD) for each person aboard. A Type V PFD
provides performance of either a Type I, II, or III PFD (as marked on
its label) and must be used according to the label requirements. Any
boat 16ft and longer (except canoes and kayaks) must also carry one
throwable PFD (Type IV PFD).
July, 2009