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USCGAUX Boating Safety Education
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The links below provide short descriptions of each course.
Abbreviation |
Course |
Length |
Audience |
ABS |
8 hours |
All boaters | |
SS&S |
8 -13 lessons |
Sailors | |
WN |
8 -13 lessons |
All Boaters | |
BS&S |
8 -13 lessons |
Power Boaters | |
GPSFM |
3 hours |
All boaters | |
HRNC |
3 hours |
All Boaters | |
SIC |
4 hours |
All Boaters | |
PSA |
4 hours |
All boaters | |
PWC |
1 hour |
All boaters | |
WP |
1 to 3 hours |
10-12 year olds | |
B&F |
1 hour |
4-9 year olds |