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The primary mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety to work with  local businesses and other organizations to become Partners in promoting boating safety to the general public.The Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program is a vital part of Recreational Boating Safety.                                                                

Are you a new Auxiliary member or a more experienced Auxiliary member?  Are you a self-motivating type of individual? Do you enjoy talking to people?  Do you want to do your activity on your schedule?  Do you want to do more to promote boating safety?  Do you want to make a difference? If you answered yes to these questions then you should take a look at the Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program (RBSVP) and becoming a Program Visitor (PV). 

How do I become a PV you might ask?  The requirements to become a certified PV are (1) you must be BQ (2) you must pass an open book written test (3) you must satisfactorily complete 2 partner visits under the supervision of a certified PV and (4) you must perform a minimum of 4 visits each calendar year.  Another question on your mind is “Who/What is a partner”?  A partner is any business or facility where the general public visits or waits can become a partner.  All they have to do is agree to display the material that you provide them, you should visit them at least quarterly (4 visits per year).  For your first visit you should in a proper uniform, service dress blue; winter dress blue or tropical blue.  After you have established yourself a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary neat civilian clothing is permissible.  All you have to do is contact your FSO-PV, SO-PV or DSO-PV to get started.

John Grubb
DSO-PV