Public Education
Eric T. Keeny
DSO-PE, EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN REGION
USCG AUXILIARY EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN REGION
Peter Lacey
ADSO-PE PA
USCG AUXILIARY EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN REGIONWilliam Castagno
ADSO-PE NJ
USCG AUXILIARY EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN REGIONSteve Straneva
ADSO-PE DE
USCG AUXILIARY EAST DISTRICT NORTHERN REGION
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Doug Hoffman2026-04-01 13:53:042026-04-01 13:53:13ALAUX 016/26 Subj: AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY SURVEY (NRBSS)
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Doug Hoffman2026-03-06 11:37:592026-03-06 11:38:04TEMPORARY UNIFORM POLICY
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-26 11:36:182026-03-06 11:39:50Migration of All Non-Proctored Tests From NTC to Auxiliary Online Classroom
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-24 14:34:512026-02-24 14:34:57It’s Time for Spring Training
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-24 10:27:102026-02-24 10:29:18Safety Lines Winter/Spring Newsletter 2025/26
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-20 12:27:382026-02-20 12:27:53Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-17 12:31:572026-02-17 12:32:05The Lighthouse – A Message From the E-Directorate February 2026
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-15 14:50:472026-04-01 13:50:29ALAUX 013/26 Subj: GUIDANCE FOR COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES DURING LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS
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Doug Hoffman2026-02-03 22:15:252026-02-20 09:58:41ALAUX 009/26PA Team members, do not forget to add your courses to the PA Fish and Boat site.
Videos from PA Fish and Boat’s Boating Safety Class
| Preparing for the Ride
Time 3:28 |
Pre Launch Overview Safety Gear Float Plan – Importance Safety Check |
| Fueling Your Boat
Time 3:52 |
Fueling and Safety 1/3 rule Safety Practices Fumes and ventilation Fire Extinguisher |
| Trailering and Launching
Time 5:10 |
Trailering Hookup – Launch and Retrieve Courtesy at the ramp |
| Casting off and Docking
Time 4:02 |
Before you leave Wind and Current – multiple examples Casting off and Docking |
| Rules of the Waterways
Time 3:38 |
Give-way vs. Stand-On with examples |
| Navigating at Night
Time 2:21 |
Overview of lights, meaning and rules Scenario situations |
| Navigating the Waterways
3:19 |
Buoys and Markers Towards Open Water Red (even) and Green (odd) – Red Right Returning Red and Green Junction Regulator Markers |
| Anchoring Your Boat
Time 3:06 |
Types of Anchors Flute – Plow – Mushroom 7 x 10s depth Anchor from the front Lower not throw How to release a stuck anchor |
| Personal Watercraft on the Water
Time 3:20 |
Courtesy and safety Like or dislike – Being a Jerk |
| PWC Preparing to Ride
Time 4:46 |
Prelaunch safety check Manual – know your craft Laws and rules and regulations Steering differences Jet Drive Braking Safety and injury prevention |
| Homeland Security
Time 2:03 |
What to do – how to stay out of trouble and legal requirements |
| Wearing Life Jackets
4:35 |
Overview and intended use Donning Examples of each type and rules and regulations Questions regarding which type is best for the activity. How to don and fit Emphasis on kids |
| Aquatic Invasive Species
Time 2:16 |
Overview of common AIS Impact they can have What you can do In and out-of-state travel |
| Avoiding Accidents
Time 3:55 |
Falls Overboard Emphasized Wearing PFD No riding on the gunwale Safe speed defined Pay attention – situation awareness Secondary lookout Environmental fatigue No alcohol and drugs Stay Alert and Aware |
| Preparing for Emergencies
Time 4:45 |
Opps Moments What do you do? Swamping and Capsizing Prevention tips What do you do when it happens – PFD, hang onto the boat – do a head count Keep everyone together Falling overboard – prevention techniques and tips – common causes Maintain eye contact Boat Position Cold water survival immersion Help and Huddle Communicate and signal for help Help others you see that are in trouble. |