U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 95 Paddlecraft Safety Course

Our island paradise offers great locations to enjoy the water and scenery from within a kayak or on a stand-up paddle board. To prepare to venture out safely, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Marco Island offers a “Paddlecraft Safety (PS)” course.

More than 23 million Americans participate in paddlecraft activities. The popularity of this sport has grown rapidly in recent years. But, along with the growing popularity, there has also been an unfortunate increase in the number of paddlecraft-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

To help reduce your chances of becoming a statistic, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 95, on Marco Island, is offering a Paddlecraft Safety Training Course. This course will be taught by a USCG Certified Instructor who has over 30 years of Canoe and Kayak experience both in the 10,000 Islands and the Pacific Northwest.

The Class will be held Saturday, October 7, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the USCG Auxiliary Station for Flotilla 95, Caxambas Park, 905 Collier Court, Marco Island. The course fee is $35. For registration information, contact Joe Riccio at CGAUXCOURSE@gmail.com.“Be Smart, Be Safe, Have Fun!”

Future Course Dates:  January 6, 2022 - February 24, 2022.

To schedule your FREE Vessel Safety Check, please call: John Moyer, 239-248-7078 or Coast Guard Auxiliary Station – Flotilla 95, 239-394-5911 or email John at Jmoyer1528@aol.com.

For those interested in joining Flotilla 95, USCG Auxiliary, please contact Joe Grazzini at 239-272-9493 or ciscojmg@hotmail.com.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – A Proud Tradition, A Worthy Mission. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.