Flotilla 91 Youth Training
Teaching teens to enjoy the water safely

Both individuals and groups are welcome, but a minimum total of 25 is required. Youth may not attend by themselves. They must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Groups must be with a group leader. The San Francisco Bay Boats ‘n Kids Team will give a basic boating safety presentation (see description under Boat'n Kids, school visits Kindergarten through 6^th grade) onboard a USCG Cutter Morgenthau, the USCGC Sherman, both in port in Alameda, or at the USCG Station San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island. The basic safe boating presentation might be followed by a marine environmental demonstration, a Helicopter rescue demonstration, and a guided tour of the Cutter, or a tour of the Coast Guard Station.

Typical lessons*

types of boats

engines

Kayaks and Sailboats

Navigation

Aids to Navigation

Marlinspike

Safety rules

Safety equipment

accident survival

Piloting

Environmental Protection

Weather

Communication

Hands on exercises*

Fire extinguishers
work fire hose
pump water
read a chart
chart a course
tie knots
through a heaving line
visual distress signals
put on Life jackets
stop a leek
air rescue demo

*any of the listed lessons, activities, or demos might be changed, or canceled at any time and without prior notice.

Scheduled courses:

More information, or registration:

For more information, to register for any of our events, or to schedule a presentation for your group, please contact Flotilla12 -91 Telephone 925 901 5820. Our Officer for Public Education will contact you. The San Francisco Bay USCG Boats ‘n Kids Team can also be reached by email: tnicolai@kenner-usa.com, subject: Boats’ n Kids, or by calling 925 254 5708.  When leaving a message please speak slowly and clearly. State what event you are interested in and leave your name telephone number and e-mail address. Thank you.

Cost:

All "San Francisco Bay USCG Boats n Kids" boating safety presentations are free of charge, however, as the instructors do not receive any reimbursement for their expenses, the students are asked to supply their own materials for some of the "hands on" activities. Such material may include ropes, sound devises, fire extinguisher, visual distress signals, calculators, etc.

Upcoming Events

Field trips for schools, or youth groups:
Transportation for field trips is NOT provided

Date To Be Determined.  Usually January and as needed each year.
Onboard a 378’ USCG Cutter in port in Alameda
Boating Safety for families with children age 5 - 14, plus
Explore a Coast Guard Career for families with youth age 14 - 18
Helo demonstration of water rescue

The San Francisco Bay Boats ‘n Kids Team will give a basic boating safety presentation (see description under Boat'n Kids, school visits Kindergarten through 6^th grade) onboard a USCG Cutter Morgenthau, the USCGC Sherman, both in port in Alameda, or at the USCG Station San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island. The basic safe boating presentation might be followed by a marine environmental demonstration, a Helicopter rescue demonstration, and a guided tour of the Cutter, or a tour of the Coast Guard Station.

Class may be cancelled without notice

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