AUX 10-06 USCG Wilmington, NC

08/04/2024

04/23/2023

Step-by-step instructions on how to get a single-engine outboard boat into a slip safely.

03/10/2023

When you join the U.S. Coast Guard, you'll work with passionate individuals who share your drive to save lives, serve others and your country, and shield our nation from threats. If you have a sincere desire to make the world a better place while setting yourself up for a bright future, Coast Guard....

01/04/2023

In events where visibility is an issue out on the water, sound producing devices such as a whistle, horn, or bell are essential. These sound producing devices must be readily accessible to the passengers onboard.

12/30/2022

Emergency locator devices are used to alert search and rescue services. Two of the most common devices include Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

12/17/2022

Before any boating trip, you should check the short-term and long-term local weather forecast as reported on the radio, TV or internet. You should always factor these weather forecasts into your preparations as you make your trip plan.

12/16/2022

File a float plan with someone you trust that includes details about the trip, boat, passengers, towing or trailer vehicle, communication equipment and emergency contacts.

12/16/2022

While I don't have an ugly sweater for National Ugly Sweater Wear, I now want to make one for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Recreational Boating Safety Directorates.

Does anyone spot all the hidden messages? Could I add any other?

12/14/2022

The U.S. Coast Guard says the Silver Muna, a tanker, located Kevin Hyde, and Joe Ditomasso.

12/13/2022

Cold water immersion is no joke. Don’t forget to

➡️ always wear your Lifejacket
➡️ emergency comms available
➡️ have man overboard equipment set up and available
➡️ wear your engine cut off switch
➡️ file and stick to your float plan

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10/04/2022

Care always.

🛥️🛥️The Crossing Rule🛥️🛥️
Both International and Inland Rules state that when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side (the give-way vessel) must keep out of the way. At night, you need to change your course if you see a red light crossing right-to-left in front of you. If you see a green light crossing from left to right, you are the stand-on vessel and should maintain course and speed.

🛥️🛥️The Meeting Situation🛥️🛥️
You should assume that it is a meeting situation, in which neither vessel has a clear-cut "right-of-way," and each must act to avoid the other. Each vessel in a meeting situation must alter course to starboard so that each will pass on the port side of the other. At night, you will recognize a head-on meeting situation if you see both red and green side lights at the same time.

🛥️🛥️The Overtaking Situation🛥️🛥️
Any vessel overtaking any other vessel must keep out the way of the vessel being overtaken. This rule applies even if the overtaking vessel is propelled by wind, oars, or rubber band paddlewheel.

A vessel is deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft (behind) her beam. This is the angle prescribed by the stern light. At night, the overtaking vessel will see only the white stern light of the vessel being overtaken. If you see either side light, it is a crossing situation.

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