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Recreational Boating Safety

  • Capacity Plate Requirement On Boats

    Q:  What is the requirement for boats to have capacity plates?  Where can I get a plate if I need one? A:  Under the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, monohull boats less than 20 feet,...

  • Disposal of Unwanted/Outdated Pyrotechnic Devices

    Auxiliarists are sometimes asked to accept out-of-date or otherwise unwanted pyrotechnic devices for disposal.  Per the Auxiliary Manual, Ch. 11, B.13.d.(11), Auxiliarist's acceptance of any pyrotechn...

  • What is the Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Program?

    COMDTINST 16794.11, Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Program, announces the new AUXPAD Program and provides guidance for the development of regional AUXPAD programs when authorized by the District Comma...

  • RBS INSIGNIA - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    The Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety (RBS ) insignia is meant to recognize extraordinary efforts of Auxiliarists who consistently provide strong support to RBS programs.  Its eligibility criteria...