Boating Safety Education
Become a better, safer boater. Find a course near you!
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses (virtual and classroom) are taught by experienced and knowledgeable CGAUX instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. They are offered in two modalities: virtual, video conference with CGAUX Virtual PE Instructors, and classroom setting with CGAUX PE Instructors.
The links below provide short descriptions of each course.
FIND A BOATING COURSE NEAR YOU!
To find upcoming courses near you, please use the:
PUBLIC EDUCATION COURSE FINDER (BY ZIP CODE)
Abbreviation |
Course |
Length |
Audience |
| BA | Boat America | 8 hours | All boaters |
| BS&S | Boating Skills and Seamanship | 8 to 13 lessons | Power Boaters |
| BnKids | Boats N' Kids | Variable | 6 - 12 year olds |
| GPSFM | GPS for Mariners | 8 hours | All boaters |
| IBBSESP | Introducción a la Seguridad Básica de la Navegación | 2 horas | Novatos |
| IBBS | Introduction to Basic Boating Safety | 2 hours | Novice Boaters |
| KNPC | Kids and Paddle Craft | Variable | 6 - 10 year olds |
| NAVAM | Navegando América (en español) | 8 hours | All boaters |
| PGS | Paddler's Guide To Safety | Varies | All boaters |
| PWC | Personal Watercraft Course | 1 hour | All boaters |
| SS&S | Sailing Skills & Seamanship | 8 to 13 lessons | Sailors |
| SIC | Suddenly In Command | 4 hours | All Boaters |
| WHBS | Waterfowl Hunting and Boating Safety | 2 hours | Hunters |
| WYPTS | Waypoints | 1 hours | 6 to 10 year olds |
| WN | Weekend Navigator | 8 to 13 lessons | All Boaters |
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: April 20, 2022