US Coast Guard Auxiliary • Division 20, 5th Southern District, Supporting the NC Coastal areas

Division Activities

September 19, 2009

Division Commander Ed Jacunski returns to his seat at the 5th Southern District Conference, in Chesapeake VA, after receiving the Coast Guard's Meritorious Team Commendation Award.

Division Commander Jacunski recieved the award for his recruiting efforts during the past several years.

Source: Peter Bokkean

Ed Jacunski Meritorious Team Commendation

In the News

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SENATE BILL 43

On 10 July 2009 North Carolina Governor Perdue signed into law Senate Bill 43 to “Require Boating Safety Education.” This act becomes effective 1 May 2010. In short, the bill requires anyone under 26 years old who operates a boat with a 10 hp motor or greater to have passed a Wildlife Resources Commission or a NASBLA-approved boating course. Operators must present proof of having passed the course.

Boating Downloads and Links

Download a Float Plan, and fill it out before your trip!

Other information you need before your trip:

- North Carolina Vessel Operators Guide

- Local Notices to Mariners

- NOAA On-Line Chart Viewer

- Eastern NC Weather


	Switch to 406

121.5 and 243 MHz emergency beacons are no longer being monitored by satellite. Upgrade to 406Mhz now.

more info

Download a Pre-Departure Checklist, to be sure you have everything you need for your trip

Programs


America's Waterway Watch (AWW), a combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary components...	“Boat Responsibly” is the U.S. Coast Guard’s public boating safety outreach initiative, which encourages...	National Safe Boating Week