The Four Cornerstones of the Auxiliary

  • Member Services
  • Recreational Boating Safety
  • Operations and Marine Safety
  • Fellowship

The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard:

  • To promote safety and to effect search and rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters.
  • To promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts.
  • To foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts through safe boating classes.
  • To facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.