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Flotilla 6-4 Members Participate with California's Clean Boating Program

Dockwalkers

Dockwalkers are volunteers who inspire and educate boaters and others to be safe and environmentally sound while boating in California.

California Dockwalker Training

This is a photograph of an actual Dockwalker training in progress. The training can be completed in one day or evening session and is lively, with good social networking opportunity for everyone. Click on the image to find contact and training even info.

California Dockwalker Program

Interested in a new auxiliary dockwalker class sponsored by the California Division of Boating and Waterways? Contact the division SO-VE: Craig Lee Johnson for more information.

USCG Auxiliary Dockwalker Training and Vessel Safety Checks--March 2019

Photos by Flotilla Monterey 6-4 Public Affairs Officer, Michael Goldberg. Captions by Alexander Urciuoli

VSC & Dockwalker training at Station Monterey March 21, 2019
 21 March 2019-- Dockwalker training takes place at Coast Guard Station Monterey. The class is taught by Vivian Matuk, the Environmental Boating Coordinator for the State of California.

 



Figure 1 Vivian Matuk teaching Dockwalker Class at USCG Station Monterey

 
VSC & Dockwalker training at Station Monterey March 21, 2019
 21 March 2019--Auxiliary members complete Dockwalker training at USCG Station Monterey.


Figure 2 Dockwalker Class at Station Monterey

Dockwalker & VSC March 26, 2019 in Monterey, CA
 26 March 2019-- Vessel Safety Checks (VFCs) being completed at Monterey Bay Kayaks. Kayaks are considered “vessels” on the ocean, and are inspected like any other recreational watercraft.


Figure 3 VSCs at Monterey Bay Kayaks

Dockwalker & VSC Program March 26, 2019 in Monterey
 26 March 2019--More Monterey Bay Kayaks being inspected by USCG Auxiliary Vessel Examiners. After completing the inspection, each vessel will be given a decal that certifies compliance and is good for one year.



Figure 4 Auxiliarists Hardat Work doing Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs)

Dockwalker and VSC Program on March 26, 2019 in Monterey
 Still more Monterey Bay Kayaks being inspected by Flotilla Monterey Auxiliarists Craig Johnson (standing at left), and Tony Budlong (seated at right).


Figure 5 VSC's Being Done