The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer civilian, non-military component of

the United States Coast Guard.

The Auxiliary is a service organization providing:

PUBLIC EDUCATION

VESSEL EXAMINATIONS

OPERATIONS

FELLOWSHIP

The Vessel Examinations program offers boaters free, annual checks of their boat's

safety equipment and a general view of other equipment.

Its Operations program helps

in search and rescue efforts, regatta patrols, boat parades and other similar efforts.

Its Public Education courses in safe boating skills and seamanship reach people of all ages.