One of the best investments you can make regarding boating safety is taking a course provided by local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary clubs. Courses cover safety and operational details that will make you much more confident as a skipper. They also save considerably on the cost of boat insurance with many companies. ...more

May 31, 2009

Family members crowded the U.S. Coast Guard station on Tuesday to welcome back the crew of the Resolute from a two-month training session. The mission included drills testing navigation, seamanship and firefighting. In addition to 17 days of specialized training at Mayport, the crew conducted counternarcotics patrols with the Honduran navy. ...more

March 11, 2009

There's more to boating than simply turning on the motor and taking off over the water. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 74 of Brandon can help you learn the ropes. ...more

February 4, 2009

CLEARWATER - The Coast Guard is advising hotels and other businesses to make sure the captains of any charter boats the businesses sponsor are properly licensed. ...more

May 8, 2008