The 7th Division of District 7 is located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Our flotillas support U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg and the U.S. Coast Guard Clearwater Air Station, providing assistance in non-law enforcement programs such as boating education, recreational vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and Homeland Security.

Coast Guard Auxiliary in the News:
TV story on safe boating tips

Boater’s Guide to Safety and Security Zones
Enforced on Tampa Bay Navigable Waters (PDF)

Boating Information:
ABC "America's Boating Course" (1 day)
BSS "Boating Skills & Seamanship" (13 weeks)
BCN "Basic Coastal Navigation"
ACN "Advanced Coastal Navigation"
GPS "Global Position System"
PWC "Personal Watercraft Course"
LGS "Lets Go Sailing"
HNC "How to Read a Nautical Chart"

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