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The primary mission of the Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) program is to extend boating safety outreach, promote life jacket wear, and promote operator compliance with Coast Guard required safety equipment within the paddlecraft community. The AUXPAD program is based on two policies. The District Eight policy, which is below with the accompanying Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) book, and the Commandant Instruction which can be found on the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) website along with other great paddlecraft resources.

Please contact Jane Bales for study materials for the PQS Book and the Navigation Rules Test.

The following completed documentation should be emailed to Jane Bales:

PQS Book
Proof of passing ACA course
Proof of passing CGAUX Navigation Rules Course (NRUL95)
E-mail regarding completion of a 5-mile paddle trip in 3 hours or less, from the certified AQ or ACA instructor who oversaw the paddle trip
Offer for Use Form (ANSC 7009)
Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Check (ANSC 7012A)
USCG Auxiliary Surface Facility Identification (Facility Call Sign) = AUXPAD and the five character Hull Serial Number. The kayak serial number consists of 12 alphanumeric digits; as an example, WEM ELA29 A921. The serial number breaks down in this order: WEM is the manufacturer's Identification Code, ELA29 is the Hull Serial Number, A9 is the date of manufacture (January 9), 21 is the model year. For this kayak, the Facility Call Sign would be "AUXPAD ELA29"

If you have any more questions about the paddlecraft program, please reach out to your regional coordinators below:

Jane Bales

D8CR AUXPAD Coordinator

Jay Hrivnatz
Assistant
D8CR AUXPAD Coordinator

DISTRICT EIGHT AUXPAD INSTRUCTION AND RESOURCES

Revised National AUXPAD Program Instruction

District Eight AUXPAD Program Instruction

PQS Book for the D8 AUXPAD Program Instruction

Paddle Craft Safety and AUXPAD

AUXPAD AFLOAT

Stand Up Paddle Board Basics
Provides an in depth review of paddle boards, fins, paddles, leashes, holding the paddle, standing up on the paddle board, stances, basic strokes, falling off, self rescues, and assisted rescues. This presentation is intended to provide Auxiliarists with the knowledge needed to interact with stand up paddle boarders while on shore, in stores and at events, or on the water.

The District Eight AUXPAD Instruction necessitates Vessel Examiners (VEs) conducting Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) on paddlecrafts to receive additional training on these unique vessels. Below is the District Eight Course for VE. This presentation materials meets the condition established in District Eight Instruction for VSC by VEs. All materials should be presented AS IS with no changes. If you have recommendations, updates, or notice errors that need to be addressed, please contact the regional AUXPAD Coordinator.

The District Eight Course for VEs is designed to be given in two parts (Parts A and B). Each part or session should take around 50-60 mins. The presentation should be given by qualified VE with an Instructor (IT) qualification. However, it may also be taught by VEs without an IT qualification. If taught by a non IT qualified VE the member shall review workshop material with a qualified IT prior to delivering the workshop. The Flotilla Commander has the final say in the selection of the presenter and the duration of workshop (one or two settings or sessions). Below is a Lesson Plan Outline to assist the presenter in the delivery of the course.

AUXPAD VE Course Part A - Slides Show (pdf file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part B - Slides Show (pdf file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part A - Slides with Notes (pdf file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part B - Slides with Notes (pdf file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part A - Slide Show (PowerPoint file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part B - Slide Show (PowerPoint file)
AUXPAD VE Course Lesson Plan Outline Parts A and B (pdf file)
AUXPAD VE Course Part A Webinar (Kayaks/Canoes/Rowboats)
AUXPAD VE Course Part B Webinar (SUPs/Whitewater Rafting)

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