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Coast Guard Tech Talk: Submarine Telecommunications and Power Cables
This presentation on Submarine Telecommunications and Power Cables will cover a brief history of submarine cables, cable types, cable ships, cable plows, engineering and at sea installation and repairs.
Our speaker is Hiram Escabi. Mr. Escabi is currently an electronics engineer and the weather balloon program manager for the National Weather Service, has worked in private industry for 24 years and the US Government for 17 years. Mr. Escabi volunteers his time with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Gaithersburg Flotilla 054-24-08 and holds various National, Division and Flotilla positions.
Coast Guard Tech Talks are brought to you by the National Sea Scout Committee and the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Understanding Electronic Nautical Charts and Their Uses
Understanding Electronic Nautical Charts and Their Uses
A serious talk about charts lead by Edwin Martin USCGA and Retired NOAA Employee
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational computer called an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), ENCs are now also being used on simpler electronic chart systems and “chart plotters” on many types of ships and by recreational boaters. NOAA ENCs help provide real-time ship positioning, as well as collision and grounding avoidance.
Our speaker this month is Christie Ence of the NOAA Marine Charts Division
Basic plotting (chart basics) (Ordinary 10.a, Able 10.b)
Advance Plotting Course
Sun, 04 May 25
Coast Guard Tech Talk 26 April 2022 : Advanced plotting (course plotting / applied basics) (Able 10.b) Ed Martin, retired Chief, Customer Affairs, Navigation Services, Office of Coast Survey. NOAA goal to support the nation’s commerce with information for safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation.
Ed Martin, retired Chief, Customer Affairs, Navigation Services, Office of Coast Survey. NOAA goal to support the nation’s commerce with information for safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation.
Advanced Piloting {Able 10.c and 10.d)
Commander Michael Doig US NOAA explains understanding Nautical Charts
Lessons Learned from Boating Accidents
Brought to you by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Sea Scout Committee
Rules of the road Part 1 & Part 2
Sun, 04 May 25
Tech Talk Series Rules of the Road presented by USCGA
Confidently prepare your next meal afloat keeping the crew happy and healthy.
Learn about the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food for your crew while underway and the science behind galley operations both large and small. Whether you are day sailing with a small stove fueled by denatured alcohol or curious about galleys aboard ships, this Tech Talk is for you!
PJ O'Neill is an AUX-CA1 (Culinary Assistant 1st Class) who has worked underway in the galleys of Coast Guard Cutters: Rankin, Beluga, Tampa, and Legare.
The Science and Safety of the Galley
Learn about the process of planning a Safety at Sea event in their area. We will discuss the planning cycle, how to organize planning meetings, assigning responsibilities, lessons learned + best practices, issues and challenges to be aware of, and the positive outcomes attainable. Presented by PJ O'Neill, Branch Chief STEM Training USCG Auxiliary Youth Programs
Sun, 04 May 25
How to run a "Safety at Sea" presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Learn about the process of planning a Safety at Sea event in their area. We will discuss the planning cycle, how to organize planning meetings, assigning responsibilities, lessons learned + best practices, issues and challenges to be aware of, and the positive outcomes attainable.
Presented by PJ O'Neill, Branch Chief STEM Training USCG Auxiliary Youth Programs
Coast Guard Tech Talk Float Plans
Sun, 04 May 25
Coast Guard Tech Talk - Float plans & cruise planning (Ordinary 14.a)
Originally streamed 28 Jun 2022
Resources referenced during presentation:
Coast Guard Auxiliary Float Plan Site
Electronic Fill form for Float plan
Presenter: Dane Hahn, Flotilla 87, Englewood Florida
Coast Guard Tech Talk - Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG)
Sun, 04 May 25
Brendan D'Isernia leads us through a discussion of Eastern Shipbuilding Group. How they build ships and the various career opportunities needed to build them. Particular focus is the new Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter being deployed starting in 2024.
Our speaker is Douglas Grove, Airbus Helicopters Product Support Manager, USCG Program.
Before joining Airbus Helicopters, Douglas retired from the USCG in 2023 after 30 years of service, 28 of which were in support of the MH-65 before starting with Airbus after 30 years of service, 28 of the 30 with the MH-65.
Brought to you by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Sea Scout Committee.
Paddle Safe is freely offered for use by the paddling community. The program provides evidence-based risk management approaches intended to help paddlers have a safer time on the water, in the belief that safer paddling is more fun.
Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of experience in paddling education. He holds the American Canoe Association’s highest possible instructor ratings in both swift water rescue and whitewater kayaking and was recently named a “Legend of Paddling” by the ACA.
Paddle Safe is freely offered for use by the paddling community. The program provides evidence-based risk management approaches intended to help paddlers have a safer time on the water, in the belief that safer paddling is more fun.
Brought to you by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Sea Scout Committee This is a continuation of April’s Coast Guard Tech Talk which can be found on YouTube here: Paddle Safety Part 1
Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of experience in paddling education. He holds the American Canoe Association’s highest possible instructor ratings in both swift water rescue and whitewater kayaking.
Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM
USCGAUX DVC-BP (Paddle craft Safety)
Cold Water Immersion beyond Hypothermia
Coast Guard Tech Talk - Coast Guard on Leadership
Commodore Sue Davies, US Coast Guard Auxiliary covers Leading groups and motivating others to actively participate in team effort.
Strategic and tactical planning and problem solving.
Effective communication
Sue Davies joined the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in January 2012, and currently serves as Assistant National Commodore, Information Technology, on the Auxiliary National Staff. She is a past Flotilla Commander for Flotilla 25-12, Arlington-Northern Virginia, and is a qualified Vessel Examiner and Life Jacket Wear Observer. Sue is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, and Naval Flight Officer with 25 years of commissioned service.
Coast Guard Tech Talk - FAA Drone Licensing
Taught by Michael Kappas from Flotilla 081-06-01
Coast Guard Tech Talk: From Sea Scouts to the Maritime Academy to the High Seas
Addison Lash discussion about his career from Sea Scouts to Maritime Academy
Coast Guard Tech Talk: NOAA's ENCs and the Shift to Electronic Navigation
Sun, 04 May 25
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational computer called an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), ENCs are now also being used on simpler electronic chart systems and "chart plotters" on many types of ships and by recreational boaters. NOAA ENCs help provide real-time ship positioning, as well as collision and grounding avoidance.
Speaker: LCDR Michael E. Doig, NOAA
NOAA's ENCs and the Shift to Electronic Navigation
Coast Guard Tech Talk: Invasive Species in American Waterways
AUXPAD, the USCG Auxiliary paddling program, provides an opportunity for Auxiliary members to participate in one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the US - paddling canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs). Through the AUXPAD program, Auxiliary members learn key risk reduction strategies that can be shared with paddlers on shore and on the water. The recent addition of paddling requirements to Sea Scout rank advancement requirements, combined with the broad boating knowledge offered by Auxiliary members, makes the AUXPAD program a tremendous opportunity for Sea Scout. This month's tech talk will provide an overview of the AUXPAD program, share how Sea Scouts can get involved, and discuss some of the limits to Sea Scout involvement.
Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of experience in paddling education. He holds the American Canoe Association’s highest possible instructor ratings in both swift water rescue and whitewater kayaking and was recently named a “Legend of Paddling” by the ACA.
How Auxiliary paddling can help your Scouting programs
Trends in Recreational Boating Fatalities
Sun, 04 May 25
Trends in Recreational Boating Fatalities: What is happening, what can we learn and what can we do to prevent them?
Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of experience in paddling education. He holds the American Canoe Association’s highest possible instructor ratings in both swift water rescue and whitewater kayaking and was recently named a “Legend of Paddling” by the ACA.
Brought to you by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Sea Scout Committee
Coast Guard Tech Talk: First Aid for Sea Scouts
Sun, 04 May 25
Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently serves as Deputy Director of the USCG Auxiliary’s Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Directorate. Dr. Pope has more than 3 decades of experience in paddling education. He holds the American Canoe Association’s highest possible instructor ratings in both swift water rescue and whitewater kayaking and was recently named a “Legend of Paddling” by the ACA.
Brought to you by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Sea Scout Committee