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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
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New Honorary Commodore Walter Cronkite
The Navigator
National Publication
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
NACO J. Kevin Mitchell
NAVCO Dr. Robert L. Horton
NARCO-E Lloyd Furber
NARCO-C Theodore J chnson
NARCO-W Aime R. Bernard
NIPCO Anderson A. Cordill
CHDIRAUX Merrill K. Wood, USCG
PUBLICATION OFFICER
Mary Ruth Bird, Editor
P.O. Box 187
Buford, Georgia 30518
Phone: Area 404-9458833
COVER PHOTO
One of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's most successful
national work sessions ever was the 1977Fall National
Conference held in mid-September at Louisville, KY.
Easily oneofthehighlights was participation byC.B.S.
News Correspondant Walter Cronkite, who addressed
the Conference and was made an Honorary Com-
modore of theCoast Guard Auxiliary by the U. S. Coast
Guard Commandant, Admiral Siler (see cover photo).
Cronkite, one of broadcastings most honored jour-
nalists, and skipper of a 42-foot yawl, praised the Aux-
iliary for its effective support of the U.S. Coast Guard
in promoting recreational boating safety and saving
hundreds of lives of boat people every year.
Hesaid the combined efforts of the Coast Guard and
the Auxiliary on marine safety are unequalled any-
where elsein the world.
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Changes and Corrections in 1977 National Program
Section VI Page 1Add "External Purchases": Gene Es-
sner, BC-AFe, 1108 Kane Concourse,
Bay Harbor Island, Florida 33154, (H)
305/666-9865; (B) 305/868-1000.
Section VI Page 2 Change address and phone of Thomas
P. Boyle, BC-EDD, to 699 Cedar Ave.,
Fairhope, Alabama; (H) 205/928-0566.
Section VI Page 2 Add "Administration": Gerri Entwistle,
BC-EDA (Milton) 432 Oxford Way,
Santa Cruz, CA. (H) 408/423-7119_
Section VI Page 2 Add a second "Photography": Xorwin
K. Bigelow, BC-EGP (Dawn), 1939 East
Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, Viisc.
53207 (H) 414/482-3180 (B) 414.'34.2-
6363.
Section VI Page 2 Change home telephone of Vince Y-
Vargas, BC-EGP, to 408/264-&149
Section VI Page 8 Change Harry S. Osbourn, NAA to P.O_
Box 385, Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341.
Section X Page 3 Change DIRAUX to CDR George P.
Asche and his phone number to 9071
586-7256 (Comm & FTS). Also, new
zip code is 99802. Also, to call through
Seattle, change ITS to 3990150.
Section Xl Page 3 Under "October" add: 21-23, 7th Dis-
trict Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Section XVI Page 3 Change business phone of Carl
Reightler (5th Dist.) to 301/666-6388.
Section XVI Page 15 Change Brian Masters (11th Dist.)
address to 2570 Pedregal St., San Juan
Capistrano, Ca. 92657.
Section X Page 2 Change DIRAUX from COR David
Markey to CDR DonAddison. (7thDist.)
Section X Page 2 Change DIRAUX, 8th District, CDR.
Alan Dahms to CDR. Robert F. Stoeltje.
Section Xl Page 3 Change date of 8th District Board and
Staff Meeting at Panama City from 7-8
October to 14-15October.
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4. 1977
THE NAVIGATOR
Fromthe Bridge
NATIONAL
COMMODORE
J . Kevin Mitchell
Wehave addressed most facets of the Axuiliary in
this column. However, there is an area that we have
neglected. This area is management and motivation.
Without proper management we have no idea where
we are going or how we are to get there. Without
motivation the desire to accomplish planned objec-
tives is left to chance.
Now let us talk about the area in which management
and motivation are most needed in order for the Aux-
iliary to function effectively. This is simple, you say-
it has to beat the Flotilla level. This is correct, but let
us add the area where management and motivation
must start. It must start at the Division level. You as
Division Captains, Division Vice-Captains and Division
Staff Officers are a direct management arm of the
District Commodore. As such you should be working
directly with your counterpart in every Flotilla in your
Division. You should be in constant communication
with these peoplein order to assist themwith problems
in their respective Flotillas. Youshould bemotivating
each unit through your expertise, knowledge and abil-
ity tofull accomplishment of all goals set by theFlotilla.
In many Districts the Divisions have strayed from this
concept and developed into "mini-districts". I sincerely
ask that each Division Captain lookat his Division and
determine ifhe is representing his Division as the man-
agement arm of the District Commodore or has he
allowed himself to slip into the pitfalls related to the
"mini-District",
AWARDS
7th Coast Guard District:
Horace D. Shinn, Coast Guard
Plaque of Merit
Anne Spies, Coast Guard
Certificate of Administrative Merit
Patrick D. Powers, Coast Guard
Certificate of Administrative Merit
NATIONAL
VICE COMMODORE
Robert L. Horton
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION is the life line and life blood
of any organization, be it a multi-million dollar corp-
oration, a military organization, or a volunteer group
such as theU. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Without adequate and timely passing of the word
in such groups, their memberships can hardly be
expected to function in any orderly fachion, let alone
an efficient one. Leadership must knowwhat is happen-
ingin thefield, and such input is a must for either the
elected or appointed officers of such a group to beable
to plan for current and future activity. Similarly, the
member field force of such a group must certainly know
what leadership is thinking, what planning is under-
way, and the availability of working tools to do the
job assigned.
Within our Auxiliary, this type of system has been
ongoing for a long time, but in many instances the
failure of both working level and leadership Auxiliar-
ists, tofunction efficiently, has been theresult of POOR
COMMUNICATION and in some cases, no commun-
ication at all. Certainly theAUXMS system has caused
problems, but conversely it has already proven its
worth and will continue to improve our capability to
function, both in a leadership and grass roots level
capacity.
Flotilla, division, and district level officers are con-
tinueing to improve in their flow of information to
higher levels. The time is long past due for the same
flow to improve from higher levels downward. I can well
remember, as a division captain, the many times that
I allowed both informative information as well as in-
structive manuals to pile up in the office, garage, and
even in the car trunk. I think we all, at some point in
time, have been guilty of this.
Your national executive committee is currently
in the process of investigating a better method of
stocking, and especially distributing the various man-
uals, guides, etc. down to the flotilla level. Your Nat-
ional Commodore, the department chief of supply,
the chief director, Auxiliary, as well as several others
are currently in the process of selecting a new method
of solving our problem. It may well bethat the Auxil-
iary national store will be enlarged and staffed to
handle distribution of all manuals, guides, and various
other items on a flotilla direct basis, functioning as such,
on a contract agreement with the office of boating
safety.
Continued on page 4
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NATIONAL
REAR
COMMODORE
CENTRAL
Theodore D. J ohnson
Our fall conference at theExecutive Inn in Louisville,
Kentucky is just around the corner and it will bean op-
portunity for those of youin the surrounding portion of
the Central Area to seeyour national board in action.
The National Conference is a busy time of planning and
constructive changes. If you haven't attended one you
would probably enjoy watching a fewsessions.
C.M.E. and instructor requalifying seminar guides
should bein your hand by the time you read this and
your seminars well under way so that you can start
1978with a full complement of instructors and exam-
iners.
My trips to the districts in the central area indicate
that 1977will be a banner year. I am impressed by
the professionlism you demonstrate in your 8AR
activities as well as C. M. E. instruction, and patrol-
ing. We are becoming a very professional organization
and theincreased participation in our AUSOP courses
is a further demonstration of that interest.
New members are important to us. Fresh ideas
and their enthusiasm contribute much to the success
of our programs. Continue your efforts in this vital
area.
I will look forward to seeing many of you in Louis-
ville and planning our first area meeting to beheld in
Indianapolis in April of 1978.
NAVCO HORTON
Continued from page 3
Currently, this seems to bethe most likely choice to
solve the problem. This method would also serve a
second purpose in that it would not only relieve our
directors of an extremely heavy work load but would
also make available more office space for other more
productive activity.
I'msurethat thenational commodore will discuss the
problemand apparent method of best handling it when
wemeet in Louisville for the fall conference.
By the time you receive this issue of the navigator.
the1977boating season and our Auxiliary activity will
bedrawing toaclose. Please accept my thanks for what
appears to bea banner year in boating safety efforts
by the membership of the Auxiliary.
PAGE 4
NATIONAL
REAR
COMMODORE
WESTERN
Aime R. Bernard
In another article in this issue of the Navigator, the
National Vice Commodore, Dr. Robert Horton, indi-
cates that communications is of paramount interest
to your National Executive Committee and yet seems
to escape definition. Most of us know that in order to
communicate we must have a transmitter and a re-
ceiver. Unfortunately, within theAuxiliary framework,
weprobably have far too many transmitters and too
few receivers. If you'll remember, in the first issue of
the Navigator in 1977, I indicated that I would try to
spend some time listening. I wish more elected and
appointed officers would really listen to others regard-
less of their position in our organization. Everyone
wants to be heard and everyone who thinks he's im-
portant wants to make pronouncements and we can't
change that which is human nature; however, much
our daily lives are controlled by compromise of the
above so that we end up with a workable environment.
Once all things are said about a subject, and the
listener has sifted the facts fromfiction and emotion,
then the atmosphere must be one of progressive, con-
structive endeavors but the way we arrive at that pos-
ture is to LISTEN.
One complaint that I've listened to frequently is
the recurring theme "No one told me about this or
that," and yet most information about changes in man-
uals or approved National Board action is published
in the Navigator. It takes a while for our manuals to
be updated but the information is made available to
you personally in your own copy of the Navigator -
useit to your advantage, beknowledgeable and then,
if you must, complain from a position of awareness
of the current issues.
If you ever see an editor who pleases everybody he
will be neither sitting or standing, and there will be
a lot of flowers around him.
THE NAVlGATOR
IMMEDIATE PAST
NATIONAL
COMMODORE
NIPCO
Anderson A. CordiII
That timeof theyear has again arrived when weare
selecting our leaders for 1978. In previous columns I
have discussed some of the things flotillas, division and
district boards should look for in their candidates.
Although this may be"old hat" there are several very
essential elements our leaders basically require. Is
your candidate really interested in furthering and sup-
porting the efforts of your flotilla in our various pro-
grams? Has your candidate been a member of theAux-
iliary long enough to have a good basic knowledge of
our primary programs and their purposes? It is not
mundane toask if your candidate has thetime, the will-
ingness and the initiative to lead your unit successfully
in the coming year. Does he or she have a basic under-
standing of the policies and procedures we follow?
Can your candidate sell ideas to other people? Does
your candidate ever have new ideas? Does your can-
didate get along well with other people under trying
circumstances? Can your candidate adequately re-
present you at the next level of our organization?
Remember, we select our leaders by a majority vote.
Pledge yourself that even though your candidate may
not be successful in the elections, whoever is elected
was selected by a majority of those present at the
meeting when the vote was taken and that leader, so
selected, deserves the support of every member of the
unit, whether it's theflotilla, division, district or nation-
al organization. The Auxiliary has had a long, proud
and successful history. Every member of the Auxil-
iary has contributed to that achievement. With your
assistance and support our record of increasingly
successful performance will contine.
A. A. Cordill
IPNACO
OUR NAUTICAL DICTIONARY -THE "N's"
NAUTICAL TERMS Buying a boat on credit.
NAVAL DESTROYER A hula hoop with a nail in it.
NAVIGATIONAL AID Stopping to ask for directions.
NEGLIGENT OPERATION . Why someboaters should
carry marine malpractice insurance.
NET TONS How much your fishing seine weighs.
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4, 1977
FALL. 1977
NAPDIC
Max E. Lawrence
President
WASTE NOT---- WANT NOT
It's that time of year again when so many units start
the process of WASTING valuable talent that will
besadly WANTING until replaced.
I'm referring to our very necessary election of new
officers in which unfortunately the new officer and the
former officer fail to work at relating to each other.
I am also referring to the so often unnecessary disen-
rollment of trained members at dues time.
Thewisdomof thepeoplewho founded our CGAuxil-
iary is evident in that they foresaw such possible waste
and - in the adminstrative branch - created the office
of Immediate Past. Such was not meant to be just a
title. TheIP is tobeaworking member of the Executive
Committee whose reason for being is to assist the
FC, DCP or the DCO. Further, most districts have a
Past Division Captain's Assn. and many divisions ha ve
a Past Flotilla Commander's Assn. Here, too, such
are in existance for the present unit officer to draw
upon that wealth of experience.
How about your unit's pending disenrollments?
Howmany will bedisenrolled at dues time mainly be
cause you didn't make any real effort to keep them
to keep them involved? How long will it take how
many hours of training will beneeded to replace those
disenrollees?
Is your unit wasting and wanting??
WHY ARE FIRE TRUCKS RED?
Fire trucks have four wheels and eight men.
Everyone knows that 4 and 8 are 12.
There are 12 inches in a foot.
A foot is a ruler.
Queen Elizabeth. a ruler, is also the name
of the largest ship on the seas.
Seas have fish, and fish have fins.
The Fins fought the Russians.
Russians are red.
Fire Trucks are always rushin'.
Therefore, fire trucks are red.
If you think this is wild, you ought to hear some
people explain why they don't come to meetings.
From"THE MASTHEAD"
DIV XIII 3rd (SR)
PAGES
Washington
Letter
By Headquarters Staff
Capt. Merrill K. Wood,USCG
Chief Director Auxiliary
!
I
AUXILIARY TRAINING SCHOOLS
We completed another successful summer of Advanc-
edAuxiliary training at Petaluma, Yorktown, Ft. Knox,
and Governors Island.
The curriculum for both IT and CE schools is solid-
ified, but while changes in the format have been made,
"professionalism" is still thekey word. Our goal is still
the same: to help each person develop a greater sense
of professionalism as an Auxiliary instructor or cour-
tesy examiner.
This isthesecond full year of theCE and IT programs
wherewedecentralized training by holding the schools
on the east and west coast, and in the central area of
the country. Previously. we only had one school in
Yorktown for each type of training.
This year, due to early reporting, the response by
Auxiliarists to enroll in the various schools was over-
whelming. Unfortunately, many were turned away
because of limited space. Hopefully, those of you who
had the interest and weren't able to attend because of
the limited enrollment, will be on next year's roster.
Additionally, theNational Search and Rescue School
once again was an all Auxiliary class. In attendance
were 23 Auxiliarists, and there was representation
frommoredistricts this year than in the past. This is
another encouraging sign that the training offered is
well received by the Auxiliary.
The 9th District has been selected to conduct a pilot
program to test a revised assist report. The revised form
is based on the SAR Incident Summary, CG-4612.
Although the same information will still be required,
it will bein aformat that can beentered into AUXMIS
and the Coast Guard SAR data base.
COMMANDER BUTLER JOINS STAFF
Commander John R. Butler, USCG (RET.), joined our
Headquarters staff 1July. His mission: Update our
Coast Guard Auxiliary manuals. The manuals badly
need revising to reflect the many changes in policy and
procedures which have come about during recent
years as a result of action by the National Board. Top
priority is the updating of CG-305, but by the time you
read this message, we expect all the manuals to be in
the review stage.
CDRButler retired in 1974,after serving as DIRAUX-
CGD8. He was recalled to active duty for this writ-
ingjob, and in October returns to his retired status at
home in theArkansas Ozarks.
PAGE 6
NEW INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
A new Information Systems Division is being set up
to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the
AUXMIS program.
This division will be under the cognizance of the
Department of Administrative Services. Currently,
two Auxiliarists, Marion Crawford and Andrew Kis-
pert, Jr., are assigned. Both are experienced and
knowledgeable Auxiliarists, and since this is their
civilian specialty, both men are well-versed in comput-
er applications.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Provisions have been made for the National Commo-
dore to appoint an Aide (Special Projects), when nec-
essary, to work on a special project in support of a
Headquarters requirement. The appointee would reo
present the National Commodore and work directly
with theHeadquarters staff. This concept was tried as
a pilot program with AUXMIS and met with great
success.
HATS (DEVICES) OFF
A new cap device has been approved by the Com-
mandant. After long study by EXCOM. the Chief
Director, and RADM Lauth, Chief, Office of Boat-
ing Safety, this new device has been developed
which is unique to theAuxiliarv-dietinctly our own. It
is symbolic of Coast Guard and Auxiliary oneness
in purpose.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
To empty the Pacific Ocean, you would have to fill
atank 11miles long by 1milewideby 1mile deep
every day for 440years.
The oldest company in the world is Faversham
Oyster Fishery Co., of England, which was formed
before 1189A.D.
Harvey Kennedy. who invented theshoe lace, made
$2,500,000fromhis invention.
During the Klondike gold rush 80 years ago, the
first beefsteak to reach the Yukon Territory sold
for $48a pound.
FROM "THE BEACON"
FL 12-19,9CR
THE NAVIGATOR
OFFICE OF
BOATING
SAFETY,
USCG, REPORT
REAR ADMIRAL
D. F. Lauth
PLANNING UNDER WAY FOR CONFERENCE ON
ASSESSING ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF OIL SPILLS ..
Agencies sponsoring the 1978 Joint Conference on
"Assesement of Ecological Impacts of Oil Spills,"
have agreed that Dr. Charles C. Bates, Science Advisor
to the Commandant, will be the conference's General
Chairman. Information gathered during this confer-
ence will aid in determining the proper amount of com-
pensation to be paid from any Federal "Oil Pollution
Liability and Compensation Superfund."Conference
sponsors include the Coast Guard, Environmental
Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and
the American Petroleum Institute.
ACADEMY VISITORS' PAVILION NEARING
COMPLETION ...The Coast Guard Academy Foun-
dation's project to construct a visitor and informa-
tion center at the Academy is underway. It is known
as the Academy Visitors' Pavilion. There have been
delays but the building is now scheduled for comple-
tion in time for a formal dedication ceremony to be
conducted in early November during the Foundation's
Annual Board Meeting at the Coast Guard Academy.
Thebuilding should beready to accept visitors late this
September.
The Visitors' Pavilion is one of the Superintendent's
top priority projects. Construction is being funded
exclusively by gifts fromprivate philanthropic sources.
Upon completion, the Visitors' Pavilion will provide
a center to serve the thousands of people who visit the
Academy each year.
The building will include audio-visual programs and
other displays which will provide information about
the Coast Guard and the Academy and spaces for rest
and refreshments.
HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTION ...TheCommandant
has just approved the first personal flotation device
(PFD) which provides extended hypothermia protection
tothewearer. "The Float Coat" aType III PFD, is man-
ufactured by Mustang Sportswear Limited of Vancou-
ver, British Columbia, Canada. Designed to protect
the vital body core from dangerous heat loss, the
"Float Coat" has the added advantage of being com-
fortable enough to wear continuously on board, ensur-
ing readiness in an emergency.
COAST GUARD ASSISTS FAA. ..FAA Systems Re-
search and Development Service recently completed
tests to prove the theory that supersonic flight could
be "boomless." The test aircraft flew at Mach 1.05
to 1.2(665 Knots) at 36,000 feet, off the coast of Mary-
FALL. 1977
land, Virginia, and Delaware. An essential part of the
test was the offshore monitoring which was provided
by the Cutters Point Franklin and Point Arena. The
Coast Guard has also been providing continuing assis-
tance to the FAA by providing monitoring sites at Cape
May Air Station, Shark River Station and Nantucket
LORSTA to monitor flight paths of the Concordes
during their trial period.
COAST GUARD GETS "SEAL" OF APPROVAL-
SEA'I'fLE, WASHINGTON ...Wben the Coast Guard
Cutter Fir (175-foot buoy tender) arrived to replace
a five-ton buoy for its yearly maintainence the crew
had a difficult time getting a lone seal to vacate the
buoy it was using for a roost. The mammal waited
until the last possible moment when the crew began
hoisting the buoy, before diving to safety. No sooner
was the new one in the water, than the squatter wad-
dled on top and, with a defiant pose, stood firm to de-
fend its home, at least for another year.
BUOYS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER
Pete Brannan of Flotilla 32 had observed and read
about all of the problems connected with displacement
of buoys and disruption of the buoyage system because
of the major ice problem last winter. He had decided
it was high time to sally forth and do a patrol with the
object of finding and reporting buoys off station, dam-
aged, or missing. With that in mind, he went outside
tocheck his boat and get ready to do his best in support
of the United States Coast Guard. Pete lives on the
bank of the James River in southside Virginia, an area
which had suffered from extensive ice damage. He
didn't need to go far on his trip. There in his yard,
fronting on the river, were seven buoys, all in a nice
cluster. He knew about the illegality of tying to a
buoy, but after briefly reflecting on the subject, secured
the bouys so they wouldn't go out with the next tide,
and called the Coast Guard.
William O. Antozzi, DCP-ll
The Blinker
District 5
SKATER RECOVERS AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Along with the problem of replacing hundreds of
buoys, daymarks, and other aids to navigation dragged
off station or destroyed by the severe ice conditions
oflast winter, the Coast Guard received an unexpected
assist from Bill Sprague, a junior at Parksley High
School on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Ice skating off of Guard Shore, Bill retrieved a nem-
ber of dayboards dislodged by iceand returned them for
proper replacement.
Bill is amember of Flotilla 12-2, and the Coast Guard
Reserve. He is currently enrolled in an advanced
Auxiliary course in piloting, and is in process of be-
coming an Auxiliary public education course instructor.
Sabra Kimball, SO-XII
The Blinker
District 5
PAGE 7
Rec ommendations
Approv ed
The following Spring Conference agenda items with
accompanying remarks came from the Commandant
to NACO Mitchell.
a. Agenda Item 1. Hat device design.
A new hat device design, mutually conceived
and agreed upon by the National Commodore, Chief
Director and Chief, Officeof Boating Safety, has been
approved by the Commandant.
b. Agenda Item 2-1. By-Laws
Article XI, Fiscal Policy. Approved with the ad-
dition of the following sentence: "Guidelines for such
exceptions will be published in an appropriate Coast
Guard Auxiliary Finance Department directive which
has been approved by the Chief Director."
c. Agenda Item 2-2_ By-Laws
Article XI, Fiscal Policy. Approved.
d. Agenda Item 2-3_ Education Budget.
Approved.
e. Agenda Item 5_ Aid in identifying facilities.
(Towing hazard)
This is the subject of a Coast Guard Research and
Development project. The Auxiliary's input will be
solicited during this project and the contractor will
assess the extent of the problem and submit appro-
priate solutions. Further action pends.
f. Agenda Item 6_ Operational Service Award
Criteria (Add Chart-update Patrol to qualifying acti-
vities). Approved.
g. Agenda Item 7_ InflatableCraftRequirements
(CME). Approved.
h. Agenda Item 11-2_ Flotilla Achievement
Awards. Approved.
i. Agenda Item 19_ Area Concept, Change in
Standing Rules.
Approved with the following modification: Add
to the last sentence of paragraph 2," ... and the Chief
Director of Auxiliary,"
i. Agenda Item 20_ Area concept, Change to
CG-305.
Approved with the following modification: Add
to the substituted last sentence of paragraph 6-B-13,
page 87, CG-305, "...and the Chief Director of Aux-
iliary."
k. Agenda Item 21. Area concept, Change in
By-Laws. Approved.
PAGES
Old Salts Used Own Lang uag e
In Music al Way
It is unfortunate that the word "gay" has acquired a
somewhat different meaning in recent years It would
astonish some old-time sailors, to whom "gay" meant
the bright light of early morning.
They would say, for example, that they "set sail in
the gay 0' the day...".
And "gay" also was a prefix for a type of Indochina
small sailing craft. The "gay-you," for sxample.
Times have changed. An old language may be dy-
ing. Old salts spoke a language all their own, and it
often was colorful, even musical. Look back at a few
expressions from the days of wooden ships and iron
men:
*Danfunk. This was the term for a sort of cracker
hash. Food was awesomely bad in those old wind-
jammers, and it took imagination to make something
palatable. Sea cooks could break upbiscuits and add
a bit of salt pork and molasses. Baked, it made a fair
dish.
'Plum Duff. Those windjammer men actually liked
it. It was a flour pudding made with raisins or currants.
*Irish Hurricane. An old salt's expression for calm
air or a very light breeze--so light that the sails and
rigging would slap and flop about.
*Feeling My Way. You may use this expression to-
day, on shore. But itoriginated at sea. "Way" is motion,
like getting "under way". Or, the boat has a little "way"
on her, meaning she's moving. In shoal or unfamiliar
waters, you would "feel your way".
*Irish Pennants. No, we can't explain why the Irish
were singled out. Maybe because there were few of
them going to sea, and the crew could pick on them
without fear. Irish pennants are loose ropes and rigg-
ing, all sorts of unsightly odds and ends or general
untidiness. The expression occasionally is used by
yachtsmen today.
*Soogee. Old sailors' termfor soap, cleaning powder.
"Scowbanker. Another old sailors' term, and this time
it means a poor sailor. Novice. Tyro. Landlubber try-
ing to bean old salt.
'Shellback. An old salt. Old sea dog. Also, common-
ly used for sailors who have crossed the equator. As
practically every old salt did.
"Soldier's Wind. Since you might expect a sailor to
look down his nose at a soldier, the expression is mildly
derogatory. A Soldier's wind is a beam wind-at the
side of the boat. It makes for very easy sailing, with
little work.
With their marvelously colorful language, those old
salts must have had a gay old time.
from"THE HELM"
Div. VI Dist. 7
THE NAVIGATOR
Public Affairs
Auxiliarists, Take a Bow for Record
NSBW Accomplishment
Big, bigger and nowbiggest!
What better way to describe this year's successful
National Safe Boating Week and the record contribu-
tions to this rousing success by members of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary?
Fromits onset, NSBWalways has been a big under-
taking. Overcoming the growing pains of recent years,
it became bigger and bigger. Now, from reports ab-
sorbed fromall sides, this year's impact and results make
clear that 1977was far and away the biggest and best
observance of all, with Auxiliary activities setting new
records.
We in the Department of Public Affairs give all
the working Auxiliarists who participated unselfishly
in NSBW activities a rousing cheer and thanks for a
job well done. Energy they applied to an ever-widen-
ing diversity of programs and activities was outstand-
ing. Wewish it were possible to detail all of them.
Auxiliary accomplishment was more than just a
happening. Early planning and continuous attention by
District NSBW chairpersons, and their Division and
Flotilla counterparts, werethe ingredients that paced
the remarkable 1977results. They have every reason
to beproud and excited about their accomplishments.
The Commodores of all Districts and Regions
proved to have appointed, and given their support to,
capable, imaginative, energetic members to chair
their NSBW activities. Wecompliment them and all
Directors of Auxiliary for their personal involvement
and support toward the overall success.
Also, this year there was more cooperation with a
number of other boating groups that comprise the mem-
bership of the National Safe Boating Council, Inc.--
all to the good.
Fromour ownAuxiliary point of view, NSBWalways
offers our members in every comer of the country
an excellent opportunity to convey to the boating
public an awareness of our many programs and safety
features. Without exception, our public boating class
enrollments and courtesy motorboat exams increase
during and after NSBW.
Also, the effort the Auxiliary put into the week's
concentrated activity helps satisfy the requirement
that weimplement thelawpassed by Congress in 1958,
authorizing the President to proclaim the observance
of National Safe Boating Weekeach year.
Good work. everyone! Your performance was terrific
C. Peter Marini, BC-PLB
Robert LaBlonde, DC-P
FALL, 1977
When National Safe Boating Week is a success the
smile on Pete Marini's face is the barometer. Pete,
at the left, is Branch Chief for NSBW. Warrant Officer
Clayton Keith, USCG, of the Fifth District joins in.
,.
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SKIPPER OF THE "MARK TWAIN" sternwheeler
at Disneyland in Anaheim CA is Michael O'Brien
(shown right in the wheelhouse window), who has
just become a BQ'd Auxiliarist. Mike got interested
in joining the Auxiliary via discussions with Erskine
Caldwell, Jr., (left), FC XI-lD, Eleventh District.
O'Brien, when not at the helm of the "Mark Twain",
can be found on his own but much smaller vessel at
the Capistrano Bay Yacht Club.
PAGE 9
AUXILIARY
IN ACTION
Safe Boating Week 77
.. .in th e air
...on land
...on th e water
Auxiliarists poured more concentrated vigor into
promoting safety afloat during '77 Safe Boating Week
than ever beforein their 3S-year history.
All areas got involved. And results were striking.
From press and broadcast "scoops" to lights in the sky,
marine parades, demonstrations and CME blitzes,
NSBW this year was an Auxiliary "activity explosion."
These pages reflect only samples of this exceptional
performance.
In night-time skies over New York, New Jersey, the
Ohio River area around Cincinnati, and California's
Bakersfield area, Goodyear blimps flashed (A) "Put
Fun in Boating, Safe Boating Week, July 3-9" in 24-
foot-high rolling animation visible for miles. This
spectacular was arranged with Goodyear by the Public
Affairs Dept.
Boating courses intheEleventh District got dramatic
help (B) fromactress Angel Tompkins, who also help
stir interest in vessel exams in the Los Angeles area.
On the Severn River at Annapolis, Auxiliary facil-
ities withensigns flying (C)participated in an opening-
day marine parade.
Safe Boating Queen LaGene Lookabill helped staff
(D) the Charlotte, NC Flotilla 17-5 shopping mall
NSBWdisplay.
Minnesota Governor Rudolph Perpich signed a safe
boating proclamation (E), observed by (L to R) Gerri
Olson, Commander Flotilla 1-1; Dr. Charles Restall,
DCO-2NR; Edward Krzesowiak, DCP-1, and LT Doug-
las Lundberg USCG Diraux.
Adjusting a PFD on Safe Boating Queen Valerie
McCoy (F) at Tarzana CA is smiling Bill Munoz, FC-
4-12,Eleventh District.
The British Coast Guard was represented at an Aux-
iliary marine parade (G) by Commander Harry John-
son (right), a guest of Brian Masters, DSO-PR-ll, at
Newport Beach, Ca.
The State of Virginia gave the Auxiliary and CMEs
prominent back-cover treatment (H) in full color in
its popular VIRGINIA WILDLIFE Magazine.
Auxiliarists served as tour guides aboard the USCG
Cutter ALERT, visited by thousands (I) during a three-
day public open house at Atlantic City during NSBW.
PAGE 10
NATlONAL SAFE
BOATING WEEK
JULY 3-9
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THE NAVIGATOR
FALL, 1977
PAGE 11
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Safeboating is om; of
our primary concerns.
Wehave pledged our
whole-hearted support to
the U.S. Coast Guard and
its Auxiliaries in the pro-
motion afboating safety.
That support extends
to our customers, too.
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help you merchand tsc all
the equipment and acces-
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and maintain safely equipped
boats: fire extinquishcrs,
lights, horns. whistles,
anchors, flares and first
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with the same dedication
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1977asafeand rewarding
boating year.
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PublicAffairs
An all-out effort by the Public Affairs Department to enlist support frommarine suppliers for the Auxiliary's boat-
ing safety programs is hitting pay dirt.
Latest of the major national firms to join the campaign is Griffin's Outboard Marine, Inc., with home office in
Atlanta.
Illustrated herewith is a full-page advertisement sponsored by Griffin pledging full support to the Coast Guard and
theAuxiliary. Additionally, Griffin's 1978inch-thick catalog will identify with the "seal of safety" emblem all items
of safety equipment specified in the Courtesy Motorboat Examination requirements.
Two other major marine goods suppliers have advised the Public Affairs Department that they also will incoorporate
the CME "shield" in identifying required safety equipment in their 1978 mail-order catalogs. They are Goldbergs'
Marine Distributors, Inc., of Philadelphia and New York, and E &B Marine Supply, Inc., Perth Amboy, NJ.
PAGE 12 THE NAVIGATOR
Fac ility Skippers! An Idea
In telling the American boating public about some
of the dramatic action that takes place on SAR and
safety missions, what all too frequently is missing?
Youguessed it. Photos.
Written citations describing the heroics of facility
skippers and crews when they receive their " AU and
"B" awards are all-important.
But if the old saw that a photo is worth a thousand
words holds true, consider the value of pictorials that
help illustrate some of our exceptional exploits in
saving liyes and property.
Suggestion: Skippers, why not carry aboard a small
camera that isloaded and ready togoat all times during
your missions and patrols?
Many arealready doingjust that. And they areturn-
ing upphotos of value not only to the Coast Guard in
its consideration for citations ...but for use in public
media. national boating magazines, and Auxiliary
publications ...a valuable means of telling the story of
the Auxiliary in action.
This idea does not (repeat not) suggest that any fa-
cility crew member on SAR forsake his basic respon-
sibilities in favor of a camera. What it does suggest
is that. as crew time and general conditions permit. an
effort be made to record on film as much of the mission
as possible.
It may require weeks, even months, for an "A" or
"B" citation to bedeveloped. A photo can be develop-
ed ovemight ...and put to good use without inordinate
delay.
BobLaBlonde
DC-P
Wh y A PH Ph oto Lib rary?
What makes a PR photo library-specifically the
Coast Guard Auxiliary's current action photo files-
a success?
Answer ... YOU!
Input from all areas are needed that show your
Flotilla, Division and District in good, dramatic, illus-
trative reflections of the "AUXILIARY AT WORK."
Also, the Photo Library is yours to use-a means for
you to meet your photo requirements for PR, publi-
cations and related needs.
ThePhoto Library filewas initiated in 1974,but today
weare only half-way in establishing a fully rounded
file. Our two-way street of pictorials still has a few
detours.
By not participating in and taking advantage of the
Photo Library, the Auxiliary misses a great oppor-
tunity-the chance toensurethat the"BigA" isno secret.
The Library needs YOU!
Evelyn H. Purdy
BC-PRL
FALL,1977
Th e Aux iliary
Isn' t For Ev eryone
What's in it for me? How familiar this sounds to us
all. Everyone joining an organization naturally asks
this question, and rightly so. The way the question
is answered usually foretells the success and tenure of
that person in the organization. There are many kinds
of organizations; social and fraternal, business and
professional, hobby and service to name a few. One
can find an organization for every taste and interest.
Lucky is the person who finds one that fulfills this
personal need.
We must never forget for one minute that the U. S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary isaSERVICE organization. Our
Federal Charter, our major cornerstones as well as our
extensive training programs are all directed toward
service to the boating public. This is our reason for
being. An old saying illustrates this quite well. "The
good we do pays for our space in this world".
It is very necessary to explain to all prospective mem-
bers that they are expected to become proficient in one
or more phases of the Auxiliary SERVICE program
and to givethetime and effort within their means and
ability to this public service. Weneed members who
find joy and life satisfaction in helping others in a
truly worthwhile manner. The great difference between
the Auxiliary and many other organizations is that our
work is for real, the lives and vessels we save are
for real, while the activities of many other organizations
might betermed internal "busy work." There is aplace
for these other organizations and many people find
great personal satisfaction in their activities. The
chances are they would not enjoy the Auxiliary and
would drop out very soon.
How much better it would be if the true SERVICE
nature of the Auxiliary was explained to prospective
members BEFORE they joined rather than to have
them find out afterwards. Public service minded
peopletruly enjoy their activities.
I really enjoy starting withaPE class of noviceboat-
ers and seeing the difference in them 14 weeks later,
or sharing the profound relief on the faces of the crew
of a distressed vessel when we come alongside with
a tow-line. I had to train for this and the training was
fun as it was for real, not just to get another feather
in my cap.
Growth and Retention Officers should be very care-
ful to explain the purpose of the Auxiliary to prospec-
tive members. Some may then want to look elsewhere,
but to the public service motivated individual, a life
in the Coast Guard Auxiliary can be the most interest-
ing,worthwhile and, yes, time-consuming activity
imaginable. The friendships made here are priceless
and the sense of "paying our rent for our space in this
world" gives the kind of deep personal satisfaction
and joy weare all seeking.
HerbPackard
DVC-PM
PAGE 13
Rec ruting Th roug h AIM
Daniel B. Lloyd was interested in water and ships
for as longas he could remember. As he grew older, it
occurred to himthat perhaps he could utilize his love
for ships and help people also...by joining the Coast
Guard.
When Dan was a Junior in High School at Silver
Spring, MD., aCoast Guard Officer, who was aneigh-
bor and friend of his family, told him about the Acad-
emyIntroduction Mission sponsored bytheCoast Guard
Auxiliary. Through Coast Guard Headuarters, Dan was
referred to an Auxiliary unit and was selected as their
AIM Candidate. After spending those fewdays at the
Coast Guard Academy, he was convinced that he
wanted to be a career officer in the Coast Guard.
Dan's father, John, a retired Naval Reserve Officer,
had never heard of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. When
Dan was selected as an AIM candidate, John decided
to find out more about the organization. Once again
Coast Guard Headquarters was called and John was
given the name of a flotilla commander to contact.
John liked what heheard and proceeded to go through
the process of Basic Qualification. On May 7, 1974,
John E. Lloyd was sworn in as a member of Flotilla
11-4,Fifth District.
Since then he has served as Flotilla Career Candi-
date Officer, Membership Training Officer, has com-
pleted six of the seven Operational Specialty Courses
and has instructed at least three Principle of Sailing
Courses annually.
If onewereto ask John's opinion of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, he would readily admit to overwhelming
paper work, but unlike other Auxiliarists, sees a need
for it. He is still duly impressed with the dedication
of Auxiliarists and feels his three year tenure as an
Auxiliarist has been most rewarding.
John's son, Dan, was accepted by the Coast Guard
Academy as acadet in 1973and was graduated inJune,
first in the class of 1977.
Congratulations, Daniel B. Lloyd. Weknow you will
bean asset to the Coast Guard. Also, thank you for
being instrumental in getting your father interested
in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Elizabeth A. Potts
DCPXI
LIAISON- A WIDE-OPEN OPPORTUNITY
In all fields of endeavor the Liaison responsibility
has a singleness of purpose - to make and maintain
contact, to the mutual benefit of all concerned.
In the Coast Guard Auxiliary wecontact organiza-
tions such as civic, fraternal and water-oriented groups
toapprise themof Auxiliary programs and howwecan
best serve their interests.
Once a successful contact is made, don't stop there.
KeeptheAuxiliary alivein theminds of those wewish
to work with; suggest periodic meetings to exchange
ideas of mutual benefit.
Many times contacts are made with little or no re-
PAGE 14
Graduation At
Th e Ac ademy
At Coast Guard Academy graduation exercises
in May, 206 cadets were commissioned as Ensign in
theCoast Guard, with a degree of Bachelor of Science.
This included 17 former AIM candidates, of whom
three were graduated with high honors and four with
honors.
Weare especially proud of the achievement of Dan-
iel B. Lloyd, an AIM candidate from Silver Spring.
MD., who was graduated No.1 in his class and receiv-
ed the USCG Alumni award for highest academic
standing, plus theRobert D. Hoffman award for Opera-
tions Research.
Six additional awards were presented to other AIM
graduates. Herschell Cripps, BC-PCA, presented the
Auxiliary award for Proficiency in Boatmanship 10
Arthur M. Bonneau of Bethel Park, PA.
Project AIM 1977was held at the Coast Guard Aca-
demy 7-12 August. The Academy approved 17
candidates.
Paul Richardson
DVC-PC
suit. Donot despair. Only by patience, staying power
and stick-to-itiveness can you succeed. Use a new
approach. Remember, each organization has a func-
tion of its own. We must gear our suggestions to each
individual group and moldour proposals tofit into their
current as well as future programs.
Use ingenuity and originality. Offer our services as
speakers, or instructor or vessel examiner, tailoring
our presentations to an individual organization's needs.
Use slides, movies, nautical knot boards, and other
visual aids to emphasize our mission of water safety.
Welcomequestion and answer programs to clarify the
Coast Guard Auxiliary's activities.
Weknow wehave a good product - water safety. It
isn't too hard to sell if wekeep the pot boiling. Keep
in touch by repeated contacts, suggestions, invitations
to meetings, boat shows, safe boating exhibits.
Liaison is not a Honeshot deal". It must be nurtured
and fedregularly to stay alive and grow,
Coast Guard Auxiliary functions must bepreserved
and presented factually, for each of us represents the
image of the Auxiliary. If our eyes are the windows
through which we see others, remember, our words
are the medium through which others seeus.
Karroll M. Darpino
BC-PLO
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THE NAVIGATOR
CUJ O~ l1e~
AUXI LIAR ISTS
J ackie Ellisor
DVC-PW
Most of the information I have is "Old Hat" but
peopleare not receiving the information so here are
some more answers to questions.
1. The black band which is on the old Combination
Hat can not bereplaced with blue, then worn with the
new uniforms. With the new blue uniforms you will
have to purchase the new blue Combination Hat. If
youare wearing the old uniform then the old Combina-
tion Hat is fine.
2. To obtain the Shoulder Boards to be worn with
the new uniforms, contact your District Materials
Officer.
3. A Matrix, a composition and designation of UTI-
iforms for Coast Guard Auxiliary women, was sent to
all ADSO-PRW's. A copy was also given to your Dis-
trictCommodore. If youarein doubt, as to what can be
worn with what, I am sure your ADSO-PRW will be
able to help you.
4. Shoes to be worn with Dress Uniforms - "Black
dress pumps made of plain black leather or calf shall
be of conventional design with closed heels and toes.
Heels shall beno higher than 2%" nor lower than 1"
measured from forward edge." This is from CG 404
1974, paragraph 0302.1. f. page37.
5. The only blouse which can be worn on the out-
side of the skirt or slacks is the Tropical Dress Blue
Jacket. All other blouses are to betucked in.
6. If there has been any misunderstanding as to
whomis to wear the Silvereen Chin Strap - it is any
elected or appointed officer. An individual who does
not now nor has ever held an office does not wear the
Silvereen Chin Strap.
All of the different parts of the new Uniforms are
now being filled when ordered. The latest items to be
completed are the Women's Raincoat from Blauer
Manufacturing Co., the Work Slacks and the Sweater
from Omniform. Order forms may be obtained from
your Materials Officers. Wehave had trouble with fit,
order completions, etc., but I do appreciate your pa-
with mewhen writing.
Jackie Ellisor
DVC-PW
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4. 1977
FALL, 1977
D oing Our Th ing
In Th e Pub lic Eye
Recognizing that the Auxiliary has so much to offer
their water oriented, neighboring community of Ala-
meda, California, Flotilla 22 Dist. 12 of Oakland, de-
cided to do it up big for their neighbors.
During Safe Boating Week, the community of Ala-
meda held its annual Fourth of July Parade. The temp-
tation was too much especially when new members
Betty and Joe Roberts had just acquired a new 26'
fly-bridge trailerable cruiser. 22's Flotilla Commander
Susan Zika, along with the membership, gave an en-
thusiastic go ahead to enter Flotilla 22's real BOAT
FLOAT in the Alameda parade.
TheAlameda Parade Committee was jubilant tohave
suchcommunity oriented participation especially when
Captain Paul Meyer, Commanding Officer of the Coast
Guard Training Facility at Government Island, agreed
to join in and serve, along with his wife, as a parade
dignitary and parade judge.
Members of Flotilla 22met prior to the parade and
decorated the boat with Auxiliary signs, banners and
balloons. Two tandem bicycles wereprovided by mem-
ber Bruce Bigler and were used during the parade to
hand out pamphlets on Safe Boating along with color-
ing books to kids in the crowds along the parade route.
The parade chairman assigned the float a position
near the front of the parade in the dignitary line.
Captain and Mrs. Meyer along with 22's Flotilla Com-
mander took their place on thefly-bridge, Mrs. Meyer's
sister and brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. John Krepick,
visiting from North Carolina also joined in by riding
intheboat's cockpit. They readily admitted - little did
they suspect going to a parade much less being in one!
Four Flotilla members manned the bicycles, and the
parade began ...ATTEMPTED RESCUE: Just ahead
of 22's Float was aU. S. Navy Captain riding in a con-
vertable. The parade had only gone a short distance
when the Navy's car broke down. The U. S. Coast
Guard was quick to the rescue and offered the Navy
a lift or a tow, but the Navy, quick to see the obvious
humiliation refused offers of assistance and were left
to sink at curb side.
The parade was four miles long - but worth a million
miles of advertising setting Flotilla 22in front of their
their water oriented neighbors.
Since the parade, the Parade Committee was so
pleased that they have advocated the replacement of
all convertables with boats on !railors. Wemight well
imagine how such achange would bewelcomed by one
Navy Captain weknow!
PAGE 15
New Ex c lusiv e U. S.
Coast Guard Aux iliary P. F. D .
After many months of research, members of the 9th
district U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Cdr. Madson,
Chief, Auxiliary Affairs Branch, 9th Coast Guard Dis-
trict designed and developed an exclusive Auxiliary
PFD, personal flotation device. The color change,
breast patch and shoulder reflectors were adapted
to the all ready approved type III PFD produced by the
Stearns Manufacturing Company of St. Cloud,
Minn.
Having become mandatory wear for Auxiliarists
performing on water duties, this new PFD will be at-
tractive and comfortable. While not a part of the Aux-
iliary uniform, its rich Coast Guard blue will har-
monize well with shirt and trousers, even complement
our whites and tans. A fully embroidered silver thread
Auxiliary official emblem will be sewn on the front.
This will be easily and distinctively recognizable.
On the shoulders will be silver reflectory patches to
enable easy light spotting at night.
Tailored for all members, the womens model will
allow contour fitting and comfort. They will be avail-
able in small, medium and large. Side and shoulder
lacings plus waist strap adjustments provide secure
individual flotation.
We have all awaited this exclusively Auxiliary de
vice. It will be sold exclusively to Auxiliarists only
through Auxiliary stores. They will not be available
through commercial retail outlets. While the intended
wear is for Auxiliarists only, the question has been
asked if only one can be ordered per Auxiliarist. The
answer is relative to PFD use. The commander of an
approved facility must have a crew. They too are ex-
pected to wear PFD's. Therefore, large facilities
should have PFD's usually available. Yes, youmay or-
der any number for intended Auxiliarist wearing. The
real purpose of any PFD is to save lives and this same
intent reflects on the Auxiliary model. It is therefore
recommended that the intended use reflects the pur-
pose of design.
Why is the BC-PCS writing this? First, I am an
Auxiliarist, and we have worked on the production of
this item, knowing its need. Secondly, I have a re-
sponsibility to fulfill the Stonington Auxiliary com-
mittrnent. A price structure was arrived at by the 9th
district that they would givetheir share to the Stoning-
ton project in 1977. The price to the Auxiliarist has
been reduced by the manufacturer. And so...your pur-
chase price reflects the combined efforts of many who
by getting a much needed operations item can also
help to fulfill the Auxiliary Stonington committment.
PAGE 16
ALAN KICHLER, DSO/OP 9ER and his wife rrux/h
the new PFD's described in Bill Hartman's article fer
the Stonington project. Also shown in the picture is
the patrol banner also for sale, the profits to go
Stonington.
The PFD price is $19.95. They may be order;
through either DSO-MA 9E, 9C, or 9W District. Flo-
tillas must group their individual member orders and
foreward with check on order. I shall be glad to help
~ nany way.
w . C. "Bill" Hartman
BC-PCS
4987Beef Street
Syracuse, New York 13215
Poetic Justic e
Donald Manley ofll-l Dist. 5told us at thelast flotilla
meeting a true story that bears repeating. Seems he
was busy with boat examinations at a marina that sha:..:.
remain nameless, the crew had the usual number 0:
CE's and Don was looking for just 'one more'. He ap-
proached aboater waiting for launching space and ask-
ed if hecould examine the boat.
The skipper said hedidn't care to have anything like
that and besides he was in a hurry. Not long after
that Don noticed the crain going out again for a boa:
that had sunk - you guessed it - seems our friend had
forgotten to put in the plug.
We can't be sure, but I think an examination wo d
have found that costly oversight, truely a case of Poe -
Justice.
31' Flybridge Sedan
THENAVlGATOB
Operations_~~
The 1977 Courtesy Examiner Schools - At this
writing CE School 2-77is about to becompleted. Ap-
plication and attendance has been outstanding. Full
classes have been handled at the western site (Peta-
luma), and theeastern site(Yorktown). The brand new
format and curriculum has met with the approval of
the students. A lot of hard work has been exerted by
the school staff to develop and complete the course
presentation. Further details will be presented at the
conclusion of all three schools.
Search and Rescue-Auxiliarists participating in this
activity have the right to view their accomplishments
with pride. Once again therecord should show a large
percentage of all Coast Guard SAR efforts, being con-
ducted with the direct use of Auxiliary facilities and
personnel. Future planning is concerned with develop-
inga single reporting system for SAR incidents for the
Coast Guard and Auxiliary. Cooperative SAR exer-
cises between the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary are
becoming commonplace. Increased utilization of Aux-
iliary aircraft is proving to be effective and economical.
Facility Identification - The Coast Guard Office of
Research and Development is conducting a survey to
ascertain the need for different facility identification.
Operators from all parts of the country have voiced
opinions that something should be done to improve
identification. The alleged problem is basically caus-
ed by the use of recreational type vessels in official
functions such as regatta patrol and towing opera-
tions. Some of the questions to be answered are: Does
the problem exist during day or night operations?
Howmany near collisions didwehave this year? Is the
problem nation-wide in scope? What are the recom-
mendations to remedy the situation? Persons receiv-
ing a questionaire should make every effort to answer
promptly and completely. Further input may bechan-
neled to this officevia your DSO-OP.
Communications - Work is proceeding to improve
and update communications oriented forms and the ap-
plicable sections of our manuals and handbooks.
Theanticipated changes areexpected to center around
the inclusion of MARS data, realistic definitions of
Auxiliary Communications Units, and station class-
ifications. Representation at the Radio Technical
Commission for Marine services will continue.
Uniformity - The past several years have been de-
voted to the creation of an organization that functions
basically the same fromcoast to coast. It is amazing
to see how similar procedures and methods actually
are throughout the eighteen Auxiliary districts. Local
procedures do differ to fit the needs of the geographic
areas, but the overall scheme seems to bring out the
same problem areas and similar results. Questions and
recommendations in the CE Schools show no bound-
ries, even though the examiners are working with dif-
ferent types of vessels, different state requirements,
FALL,1977
BABB, DC-O
and in different conditions. Vessel operators are
likewise similar in their questions and recommenda-
tions. Could it be that we have reached our goal?
National standards for operations activities are being
developed with the consederation of all district pro-
cedures. The purpose is to closely align all districts
with minimum standards that can be universal and easy
to administer. Regional differences will never be
erased, but an Auxiliarist should be able to operate
in a different region with minimal orientation and
preparation.
Charles H. Babb
DC-O
Eleventh District
MARINA, MARINA?
If youhavebeenfollowing aseries of articles in awell-
known boating magazine about the Fordy Fathoms,
you willieam that they had a considerable amount of
trouble finding marinas which were still listed on the
latest edition of charts. This experience is not a new
one for many of us, and it was brought home to me
quite graphically two weeks ago when a new arrival
at our marina had just traveled some 704miles down
theTennessee River fromWatts Bar Lake to the Cum-
berland River and then back up the Cumberland River
to mile 240. His problems were not so much with
aids to navigation, or weather. He experienced chart-
ing information on marina locations that was totally
inadequate for a cruise of the type which hemade. He
mentioned one specific incident where a marina was
shown onthechart. When hepulled two miles into the
embaymentfor refueling purposes, hefound themarina
no longer existed. The next fueling stop was eighteen
miles down river into a fourteen knot headwind. He
made it to within fifteen feet of the dock before his
tanks were empty!
This serves to point up the need for chart up-dating
in your particular areas of operation. Why don't you
get out your charts nowand look at them on the basis
of ten miles up-stream and ten miles down-stream?
How many revisions, additions and/or deletions can
you find? Chart up-dating is important to the
cruising boatman who is unfamiliar with your waters!
Harry W. Smith
BC-OUO
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New Surfac e Operations Proj ec t
For 1977-1978
The Division of Surface Operations announced a
newand major project at theAuxiliary Spring National
Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The Coast Guard
Auxiliary National Board was provided with adetailed
Topic Outline for a new publication proposed as a
GUIDE for Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Centers.
Editorial constraints donot allow re-printing the Guide
TopicOutline inthis issueofTHE NAVIGATOR, but we
will describe our major objectives in sufficient depth
to allow each Auxiliarist to make a contribution to this
new operational performance aid.
In 19761977, the Division of Surface Operations was
instrumental in the development of the Auxiliary Tow-
ing Guide, CG-484. This publication has now been
distributed throughout the Auxiliary. In fact, work is
already underway on the first revision of the Towing
Guide. The Towing Guide could not have been devel-
oped without the interest and support of individual
Auxiliarists in every district. The response to our
request for ideas, comments, and recommendations
was both considerable and of great assistance in pre-
paring the Towing Guide. Weneed your help again.
Operational Guides are assembled to promote the
accumulated wisdom and experience of the entire
Auxiliary. These publications cannot serve this pur-
posewithout an input fromthe people they are prepar-
edfor. TheDivision of Surface Operations already has
an extensive library of the various Auxiliary District
Operations Plans and Directives. These will provide
the backbone for the structure of the new Guide. The
meat in the Guide will depend on the personal con-
tributions from every Auxiliarist in the field.
Now that we have established our need for help,
lets say a fewwords about our objectives and what the
new Guide will provide. The new "Coast Guard Aux-
iliary Operations Center Guide" will attempt to provide
under one cover, recommendations for the total success
of an Auxiliary Operations Center. The total success
involves starting with the concept of a Coast Guard
Auxiliary Operations Center in your area. The Guide
will help in both describing what types of Operations
Centers are needed by the public in support of recrea-
tional boating safety, as well as for authorized miss-
ions in support of the Coast Guard. The Guide will
include operational activities within the idea of coor-
dination from a manned center from Surface to Air
and Communications.
Our intent is to provide in this Guide, procedures
that are both common, proven in success, and accep-
table across all the Auxiliary Districts. We hope to
provide such procedures as how to establish an Ope-
rations Center, develop primary and secondary miss-
ions for the Center, qualifications for manning the
Center, and Training Programs to increase and exer-
cisethe efficiency of the Center.
Whether your specialities include Vessel Opera-
tions under Coast Guard Orders, Aircraft Patrols over
the Western Rivers, Mobile Communications, Public
Education or CMEs, you can make the difference.
PAGE 18
D olph ins On A Ch art?
Webster says that a dolphin is: "Any of vario ~
cetaceans (genus Delphinus and allies, family Del-
phinidae) having the snout produced into a beak,"
Well, that may beso, but when you see a small circle
on the chart with the addreviation 'Dol' it is a spar
fixed in the bottom for the purpose of mooring and is
constructed to bear a horizontal load. Conversely
a pile, shown on the chart as a small circle with the
word 'Pile or Piling', is constructed to bear a vertica,
load.
When Chart Updating it is helpful to have a copy
of Chart NO.1, Nautical Chart Symbols and Abbre-
viations. The price is $.50 and is obtained from:
Distribution Division (C4)
National Ocean Survey
6501Lafayette Avenue
Riverdale, MD. 20840
Arnold J. Albrecht
BC-OUS
SPECIAL NOTICE
All mariners operating in waters adjacent to the Cu-
ban coast are warned that experience has shown ana
recent reports have confirmed that in such areas to dis-
tances extending in some cases upwards of twenty (20
miles fromthe Cuban coast they may bestopped and
boarded by personnel from Cuban law enforcement
vessels. Mariners are also advised that Cuba claims a
twelve(12)mile territorial sea extending fromstraight
baselines drawn fromCuban coastal points which it
is vigorously enforcing. The effect of the straight
baselines means that Cuba's claimed twelve (12) mile
territorial sea in many cases extends significantly be-
yond twelve (12) miles from Cuba's physical coast-
line. The publication of this notice is solely for infor-
mation relative to the navigational safety of shipping.
and in no way constitutes a legal recognition by the
United States of the international validity of any rule.
regulation, or proclamation so published.
Taken fromThird Coast Guard District Local Notice
to Mariners No. 31dated 13July 1977.
Charles D. Alden
DVC-OU
Please send your ideas along. The more the better,
but also please use your Operational Chain of
Command. Keep everyone informed and we will all
benefit.
Frederick M. Ewalt
DVC/OS
THE NAVIGATOR
THAT n?&$n? METRIC SYSTEM IS HERE
Like it or not, the metric system is here and its use
will grow in our daily lives. During the past several
months, this office and National Ocean Survey has
received a multitude of requests concerning the pro-
posed metrification of nautical charts.
At present, National Ocean Survey (NOS) does not
have a concentrated effort to change nautical publi-
cations to the metric system. Instead they are concen-
trating on developing charting procedures that will
help themin the future to produce and maintain charts
by automated methods. As the automated procedures
become operational in the 1980's, they will enable NOS
to efficiently make the conversion from English to
metric units of measure.
Recently NOS has issued five new metric nautical
charts covering areas of the Northeast Pacific Ocean
and Bering Sea in cooperation with a program coor-
dinated by the International Hydorgraphic Organiza-
tion in Monaco. This program is designed to cover
the world's oceans on standard series of 1:3,500,000
and 1:10,000,000 scale charts. NOS has also recon-
structed and issued in metric format the general chart
(1:400,000 scale) of Lake Erie as part of a cooperative
program with Canada. At the same time, Canada
reconstructed and issued in metric format the general
chart of Lake Ontario.
Two volumes of NOS tide tables were issued in
1976which contained height predications in feet and
meters. They will continue to publish the two volumes
("Tide Tables, Europe and West Coast of Africa" and
''Tide Tables, Central and Western Pacific Ocean and
Indian Ocean") in the dual format. Metric tide tables
for United States waters will beissued as the existing
English unit nautical charts are changed to metric.
NOS has many bathymetric maps on issue for both
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, all of which show metric
soundings and metric sea bottom contours.. In a co-
operative program with U. S. Geological Survey (US
GS), NOS is adding metric sea bottom contours to
USGS 1:250,000 scale maps containing metric land
contours.
Before the automated procedures become fully
operational. NOS may issue a few more metric nau-
tical charts. It will not bepossible to indefinitely con-
tinue the present practice of printing an English unit
chart corresponding to each new metric unit chart
dueto economic and practical maintenance disadvan-
tages. The initial concept of completing the conversion
to metric for one area such as Puerto Rico before can-
celling the corresponding existing chart coverage was
a compromise resolution of the conflict between these
disadvantages and the inconvenience to the navigator.
It is noted, however, that many navigators have been
transiting between areas of metric and English unit
coverage, as well as between areas of feet and fathom
units of coverage for many years without significant
difficulties. Since the unit of depth measurement is
the major item of concern in metric versus English unit
charts, the initial concept may very well give way to
theeconomical and practical advantages of aplan that
would provide for the cancellation of an English unit
chart concurrent with the publication of an equivalent
metric chart. This question is presently being reviewed
F AL L . 1977
and the eventual policy will beinfluenced considerably
by chart users' comments, as well as the resources
available for the conversion. Consideration is being
given to issue all totally NEW (not revised editions)
NOS nautical charts published after 30September 1977,
in a metric format. NOS plans to concentrate their
major metric effort on converting charts of the Great
Lakes and the Puerto Rico-Virgin Island areas.
NOS is often questioned about the possible discon-
tinuance of the nautical mile in favor of kilometer
measure. It is their opinion that the measured nautical
mile and knot will continue to be used because it is
general practice for navigators worldwide to measure
speed in knots (onenautical mile per hour) and charts
of even "metric nations" are subdivided into degrees,
minutes, and seconds (one minute of latitude equals
approximately one nautical mile). User comments
on the use of the metric system and the conversion to
its use should besent to:
Chief, Marine Chart Division C32
NOAA-National Ocean Survey
Rockville, MD 20852
Listed below are a few applicable conversions:
Feet X 0.305 = meters
Yards X 0.914= meters
Miles X 1.609= kilometers
Meters X 3.281= feet
Meters X 1.094= yards
Kilometers X 0.621= miles
Your interest in metric nautical charting plans is
very much appreciated.
Charles D. Alden
DVC.()U
LICENSE PROCUREMENT
Each year the FCC licensing facility at Gettysburg,
PA. processes thousands of applications for radio
licenses. In order to improve the handling, and expe-
dite theissueance of licenses, the FCC has established
different post office boxes for each type of license.
The correct address for ship radio telephone licenses
is:
Federal Communication Commission
P. O. Box 1040
Gettysburg, PA. 17325
For restricted operator permits, which are necessary
to operate ship radio telephone stations, the address
is:
Federal Communication Commission
P. O. Box 1050
Gettysburg, PA. 17325
Remember-fees for licenses have been suspended.
Weldon Vogt, Jr.
BC-OCR
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Spec ial Notic e Ch ang es
To Lines Of D emarc ation
1. The Commandant has determined that when
the International regulations for preventing collis-
ions at sea, 1972 (72 Colregs) enter into force on 15
July 1977, it will no longer be legally possible for the
United States to require vessels to comply with the
Navigation rules for harbors, rivers and inland waters
(Inland Rules) upon the high seas, and the territorial
sea beyond harbors, rivers and inland waterways. The
Inland Rules are now legally limited to harbors, rivers
and inland waterways.
2. Since many of thepresent "Lines of Demarcation"
extend beyond harbors, rivers and inland waterways,
new lines are being established to delineate the appli-
cability of the 72 COLREGS and the Inland rules.
These new lines are to be called "Colregs Demar-
cation Lines" and will be as far shoreward as is con-
sistent with safe navigation. The complete set of Col-
regs Demarcation Lines will be published in the Fed-
eral Register prior to 15July 1977_
3_ The current "Lines of Demarcation" aretobecalled
"Boundary Lines" and will bepreserved for the purpose
of all statutes which employ this line to establish appli-
cability. These statutes include: The vessel Bridge-to-
Bridge Radiotelephone Communications Act (33
U.S.C. 1202 ET SEQ.), The officers Competency Act
(46 U.S.C. 224Al, Coastwise Loadline Act (46 U.S.C.
88), regulation of length of towlines (33 U. S. C. 152),
manning certicication, crew quarters inspection, and
continuous discharge books of seagoing vessels of
300 gross tons and over propelled by internal combus-
tion engines (46 U.S.C. 376), and certain manning
requirements for sailing vessels under 500 tons not
carrying passengers for hire (46 U.S.C. 672-1). The
boundary lines arepresently listed in33CFR 82and will
be transferred to Title 46 CFR when the Colregs De-
marcation Lines are announced. The boundary lines
will continue to be used to ascertain applicability of
the above statutes.
4. Unfortunately, new CG Pub "Navigation Rules,
International Inland" (CG-169) dated 1 May 1977
has already gone to press when the determination on
"Lines of Demarcation" was made. Consequently,
the "Lines of Demarcation" listed in that publication
will not be valid lines to delineate the applicability of
the72Colregs and theInland Rules when the 72Colregs
enter into forceon 15July 1977. However, the lines will
remain valid for the statutes cited in paragraph three.
5. A supplement will be prepared to list the new
Colgrgs Demarcation Lines once they are published in
the Federal Register. The supplement will be titled
"Colregs Demarcation Lines" (CG-169-1). Supple-
ments will be sent directly to field units in accordance
with SDL NO. 105. Field units desiring additional
copies should send a self-addressed mailing label for
every 65 supplements needed to: Cornman t (G-
WLE-4173), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington D .20590.
Ta nnom Third Coast Guard [ri.,,;ict Local otice
to Mariners TO. 30 dated 6July 1977.
Charles D. AKk.
DVC- U
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Pictured left to right: Charles D. Alden, DVC-O .. -
NACO J . Kevin Mitchell, Capt. Donald R. Tibb"
NOAA, CIC Robert L. Woods, N (USPS), RIC WilliaJ
Roegelein, J r., N (USPS)
A HISTORIC MEETING
For the first time ever, the National Officers for thr
charting programs of the United States Coast Guarc.
Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons
met and conducted an official meeting to discuss th<
charting programs of their two organizations. Charles
D. Alsen, DVC.oU (USCGAUX) and RIC Willi"",
Roegelein, Jr., N, (USPS) discussed some of their
mutual plans, benefits and problems. The meeting wee
held at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas
at the suggestion of National Ocean Survey. Als,
in attendance wereCapt. Donald R. Tibbit, NOAA, an':'
Mr. John Hanna representing National Ocean Surve_
LCDR M.L. Beaty, USCG from the Office of the Chief
Director, Charles H. Babb, DC.o and Harry W. Smith.
BC-OUO.
Several recommendations were made and discussec
and forwarded to the National Executive Committee,
of each organization for consideration. Chartin;
material originated and published by each organize
tion was exchanged for review and study.
This was the first such meeting, but it was agreec
thai it would not bethe last. The relationship was Se=-
ed in the traditional manner at the National Con:
modore's Ball with theapproval of National Commodore
J. Kevin Mitchell and Chief Commander Robert L
Woods,
REPORT OIL OR HEMICAL SPILLS
Call Toll Free An time: 1-800-4248802
'iD...l!oNAVIG.1..I.~
Ch art Up - D ating
For this issue, I would like to comment on a few as-
pects of chart up-dating that may not be generally
known.
If you provide assistance or support to a National
Ocean Survey Field Team, wewill award credit for such
help. Simply document what you did, starting on the
standard form(77-5) and continuing on plain paper if
necessary, and then submit through your regular re-
porting channels. The theory here is that you are
moreknowledgeable about your own local waters than
a stranger regardless of his expertise. For example,
if youcan show the team where the shoaling is occurr-
ing or, perhaps. where the new landmark is thst re-
quires precise positioning, it would pennit the team to
do a better, more thorough job. Or if some other type
of service is provided besure to let us know for chart
up-dating credit. Information on Field Team activities
can be obtained from me (National Ocean Survey
C32, Rockville, Maryland 20852) or either of our
Marine Centers.
Wedo accept reports onany waters that arecharted
and not just those we are responsible for. For instance,
theCorps of Engineers produces charts of many inland
water areas such as the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers,
theLake of the Ozarks Yachting Association produces
and distributes charts of those waters and, although not
showing hydrography (water depths) some U.S. Geo-
logical Survey Quadrangles cover navigable water
areas and show things like ramps and landmarks.
Publicity is another area that can obtain chart up-
dating credit. The National Ocean Survey regularly
sends out news releases to keep the public informed
of what is being done, when new charts have been
printed and on related matters. When our programs,
products, or services are mentioned in a newspaper
or magazine, the observer should clip and send it in
for credit. For radio or TV, the date, time, and station
call sign plus abrief statement of what was said should
be forwarded. And, of course, we are particularly
interested in any coverage of the USCGAUXINOS
Chart Up-Dating Program. Wefeel that you, the Aux-
iliarist, deserves to berecognized for the great job you
are doing for us. And I would think that to see your
correction reflected on the next edition would give
you a tremendous amount of personal satisfaction and
pride. Whichreminds me, by sending inreports prompt-
ly increases the possibility that your change could ap-
pear on the next edition.
Finally, I would like to mention briefly a very effec-
tiveway to accomplish chart up-dating work as carried
out in several Coast Guard Auxiliary Districts. Make
it an "all-hands" project by organizing on a Flotilla
or Division-wide basis. After selecting a date or dates
and lining up participants, assign each a particular
chart section or responsibility. Some top off the day's
work with a party where reports are collected and
written up in final form. I think you'll be pleasantly
FALL. 1977
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MEET THE CHIEF, MARINE CHART DIVISION
NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY
The Chief, Marine Chart Division, National Ocean
Survey is Captain Donald R. Tibbit, NOAA of Texar-
kana, Arkansas. Capt. Tibbit was formerly Director
of NOAA's Lake Survey Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Hehas been aNOAA commissioned officer since 1959,
and his assignments have included service aboard five
NoAA ships, with geodetic survey parties, Director
of theNational Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu,
and Deputy Associate Director of Marine Surveys and
Maps, of which Marine Chart Division is a part.
He is responsible for planning, directing and imple-
menting the Survey's nautical charting program. The
agency annually produces and distributes throughout
the country approximately two million charts of U .. S.
coastal waters and estuaries, the Great Lakes, and
various smaller bodies of water and rivers.
CAPT. Tibbitreceived theDepartment of Commerce's
Silver Medal in 1974for his outstanding leadership and
service to the Nation in the development and coor-
dination of the Southern Coastal Plains Expedition
(SCOPE) during which a concentrated survey was
made of the continental shelf region off the Carolinas,
Georgia and Florida.
Born inTexarkana, Arkansas, Capt. Tibbit attended
Arkansas High School and Texarkana Junior College.
He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
Tibbit and his wife, the former Waldreia Salazar
of Portland, Oregon, and their two children reside in
Rockville, Maryland. Heis active with the Boy Scouts
of America and other civic organizations. He is also
astaunch supporter of theAuxiliary's Chart Up-Dating
Program.
Charles D. Alden
DVC-OU
surprised at the number and quality of chart changes
resulting fromsuch agroup effort - and you'Ilprobably
have a good time doing it.
Captain Donald R. Tibbit
NOAA, Chief
Marine Chart Division
NOS
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4, 1977
PAGE 21
Blue
Max
HANGAR TALK
From themail I have received it appears that there
are more aircraft patrols being flown this year al-
though I amunable tobreak out theair patrols fromthe
total on the statistical reports produced by AUXMIS.
Hopefully this will becorrected soon and I will beable
to report accurately what your aircraft are accomplish-
ing - meanwhile I must rely on the letters that I get
telling me your news.
Thanks to all who are writing to keep me inforroed.
By the time this column is read, our patrol season .for
the safety of pleasure boaters will beending for many
Districts and thequestion of what operational programs
can be put into play during the winter months will
be in the minds of many flotilla commanders. It is im-
portant to remember that unlike the lay-up period for
many parts of the country in which your vessels are
not available, your aircraft have no such limitation.
During periods of clear weather, there are opportuni-
ties for chart up-dating, pollution and ice patrols to
keep our aviation members busy and add more opera-
tions to your flotilla credit.
This last type of winter patrol-ice patrols-will be
thesubject of aworkshop during our First Coast Guard
Auxiliary Fly-In to be held during the National Fall
Conderence in Louisville. I believe that in viewof the
ice problems that were experienced in the nations
waterways last winter and the possibility of similar
problems this coming winter, we can use Auxiliary
aircraft to perform a great service to the Coast Guard
withicepatrols. When theicebegins to clogtherivers,
bays and lakes it should only take one flight carrying
the local Coast Guard commander to sell our ice patrol
program to the Coast Guard.
While attending the Civil Air Patrol National Staff
College in my capacity as CAP Liaison Officer for
the Auxiliary, I was able to visit the various staff sec-
tions of CAP Headquarters which could brief me on
ways we could cooperate more fully. I have had
Auxiliarista tell me of incidents where the flotillas
have worked closely with CAP aircraft on so called
"sundown patrols". Other letters inquire as to how
flotillas can obtain CAP assistance.
I found out in my briefings that thekey CAP officer
that we can contact is the CAP Wing Commander.
There is one for each state, Puerto Rico and District
of Columbia. This is the man who can authorize the
CAP squadrons to participate in joint activities.
Sincewehave nearly 200Divisions to their 52Wings,
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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
D EPARTMENT Of OPERATIONS v eSSEL E)(AMINATION D IVIS 00.
SUBJ: Gasoline Powered Boats; Safety Hazard
INFO: Routine engineering inspections was coz-
ducted on high perforroance boats using gasoline.
It was noted that wing nuts were being used to connect
battery cables to the battery. Wing nuts are easily
loosened and were found loose aboard some boars,
Wing nuts are commonly used because th ey can be pc
on and taken off easily by hand.
Any movement or looseness of a battery cable on a
battery opens an electric circuit which may produce
sparks and provide a source of ignition for gasoline
fueled boats. This would be considered a potential
firehazard.
ACTION: Courtesy Examiners should inform boa:
owner/operators of this information where wing nu
are being used as tightening elements for battery ca-
bles. Recommend they should beremoved and replac-
edwith hex nuts and lock washers and tightened down
on thecablelugs, Also, recommend to theboat owner
operators of this information where wing nuts are being
used as tightening elements for battery cables. Re-
commend they should be removed and replaced with
hex nuts and lock washers and tightened down on the
cable lugs. Also, recommend to the boat owner/oper-
ator these nuts should be checked periodically fa:
tightness to ensure that no sparks are caused by lOOSE
connections.
This information is issued. for advisory action only.
It will not affect current procedures for awarding 0:
CE decal at this time.
Phillip W. Conley
DVC-OV
I think that contact with CAP Wing Commanders
should bemade by Division Captains or above to avoid
confusion. If youdo not know or have difficulty find-
ing out who the Wing Commander of your state is.
writeto meand I will send you his name and address.
Thomas R. Cook, Jr.
DVC-OA
THENAVIGATOB
Some Ob serv ations On
Surfac e Operations In 1977
This year provided my Division with unique oppor-
tunities to personally observe Auxiliarists in action on
Surface Operations for one or more water areas in over
half of our total districts. These observations were
made not only on official Auxiliary travel, but on both
-personal and business trips as well. .I .have been both
an active participant as well as an interested bystander.
This issue of the NAVIGATOR will wrap up the 1977
Boating Season for many of us in the more northern
parts so it will present a good chance to report some
of these personal observations directly to the Auxil-
iary's most important asset, the individual member.
Early in 77I visited an Auxiliary Operations Center
adjacent to warm southern waters. It was an official
visit but the Connecticut weather at home made the
trip a special joy. My observations included a first
class training program with regular Coast Guard in-
volvement, vessel operations both voluntary and under
orders and a great communications center. This Flo-
tilla manned Center also provided extensive Public
Education and manned CME Stations.
Later in the Spring, I had the chance to seethe Aux-
iliary in action on some small inland state controlled
lakes. I saw outdoor effective Public Education, CME
Stations and water safety demonstrations.
In the early summer, I closely observed an opera-
tional sailboat vessel facility, effectively tow a sports-
fisherman 18 miles from the open ocean to a safe in-
land harbor, towing both with sails and auxiliary en-
gines. I could really elaborate on this particular ob-
servation since the facility was my sailboat, and I was
the "Skipper" for this mission. I also witnessed an
Auxiliary Inboard-Outboard Operational Facility put
the Towing Guide to the test on the Potomac River in
Washington, D.C. The expert and capable "skipper"
of this vessel helped to position some large barges that
had caused a small problem in navigation earlier.
All in all, I am proud to be a member of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary and serve in this first class, profes-
sional and ready member of the Coast Guard Family.
It is hard to praise people for what they do in our or-
ganization on a routine and daily basis. We are in the
public eye and they are too quick to forget what they
seebeing done right. Most of what I have seen this
past boating season has been done right, so I say
"WELL DONE" as your Chief, Division of Surface
Operations.
Of course, I have also had the opportunity to see a
fewthings that have not been done right. The public
sees these things and notices them right away and
forms it's opinions accordingly. I'll mention just a few
of these and they are not constrained to just my own
home district. I have seen several instances of "push-
iug right of way" and apparent ignorance of the Rules
of the Road by boats on offical patrols as well as pleas-
FALL,1977
urecruising. TheRules have been significantly chang-
edthis year. Doyou know these changes? I have mono
itored grossly incorrect radio telephone procedures
employed by both vessel and shore Auxiliary radio
stations. I have seen many Auxiliary Vessel Facilities
flying the Blue Ensign side by side with a foreign
flag. Chapman's and CG-404have much today on this.
It is certainly appropriate as an American to be proud
of an ethnic heritage. It is completely in-appropriate,
however, to express this ethnic background by flying
the flag of a foreign country in a high place of honor
over both the U. S. Ensign and the Auxiliary Ensign.
I have also seen the Auxiliary Ensign flying from the
eB antenna of a beach buggy, that was not any kind
of an acceptable facility. I also noticed that on one
otherwise smart looking vessel facility, the skipper
proudly displayed all the facility decals from the past
four years on his windshield.
It will take both a gentle and subtle effort on the
part of each flotilla to help and correct these deficien-
cies. These few Auxiliarists are indeed a small minor-
ity in the total organization, but their actions are seen
by the public who forms opinions accordingly.
If you are looking for some off-beat subjects for a
flotilla membership training session, try a few of the
boo-boos I have discussed above, they are always
good for some heavy discussion.
Good luck in 1978 .
Frederick M. Ewalt
DVC/OS
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(National Oc ean Surv ey
Ph oto Contest)
Because of NOAA-National Ocean Survey's (NOS)
limited supply of good quality photographs, they use
the sameones on successive chart catalogs. It has been
suggested that a different photograph beused on new
catalogs tohelpinidentifying themas thelatest edition.
NOS would like to have five photographs for each
catalog and then rotate them on afiveyear basis.
NOS Marine Chart Division recognizes the need and
desirability tochange chart catalog cover photographs
annually and has called upon their good friends in the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for assistance. Thus, five
photographs are needed for each of NOS's four cata-
logs; i.e.,East and Gulf Coasts, West Coast and Islands,
Alaska, and Great Lakes, for a total of 20 photo-
graphs.
Chart Up-Dating credit points will beawarded to all
submissions. Winners will receive additional points.
And, in addition, those selected will have their names
and affiliations printed in the catalogs on which their
photographs appear.
Listed belowis thegeneral criteria and specifications
forthosedesiring toparticipate. THE DEADLINE FOR
ALL ENTRIES TO BE RECEIVED BY NATIONAL
OCEAN SURVEY IS 150CTOBER 1977_
CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PHOTOS
1- Only 8" x 10" black and white glossy prints will
beconsidered, vertical format preferred.
2- THE DEADLINE is 1January 1978; however,
to be considered for 1978 catalogs, photographs
SHOULD BE SENT SOTHAT THEY ARE RECE-
IVED ON OR BEFORE 15 OCTOBER 1977_
3- Subjects should be marine or geographically
oriented; i.e., the Statue of Liberty would readily i-
dentify the East Coast; the famous "Soo" Locks, the
Great Lakes; the San Francisco Bay Bridge, the West
Coast; and its rugged terrain, Alaska; plus all types of
watercraft, both commercial and recreational, in suit-
ablewould beacceptable.
4- The submission of high-quality oblique aerial
photographs is encouraged and they may also appear
on small-craft style charts with appropriate printed
credit in the edition in which the photograph appears.
5- The name, address and member number of the
submitter plus the subject location MUST appear on
IJ ~~ backof~'tl~R.Y ubf"): ~aph.
6- Photographs rnus ~rnitted to:
Marin<J C}-. rision, C322H
NOAA .... l\~a;; .. I,)cean Survey
n::lCkvilb, )L .vland 20852
7- Those desiring tfl8return of photographs should
so specify and .nclude necessary postage.
8- U.8. Coast Guard Auxiliary photographers, both
professional and amateur, should scour their files for
possible entries. No photograph date is required.
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9- Recognizable human subject submissions should
include a blanket clearance for unrestricted use.
10- Additional awards for selected photographs
may bedeemed appropriate.
11- Photographers license is encouraged; unique
angles, dramatic, eye-appealing, retouching, composite
and other techniques are appropriate.
12- IT IS NOT necessary that the submitter act-
ually take the photograph submitted.
13- Material that is copyrighted CANNOT beused.
14- Additionally, the material should not contain
any advertisement inserted by or for any private in-
dividual, firm, or corporation, or contain material which
implies in any manner that the Government endorses
or favors any specific commercial product, commodity,
or service.
I am sure that every flotilla, division, and district
would like to seeone or more of their entries selected
as a winner. You increase your chances of this by
submitting moreentries.
Charles D. Alden
DVC-OU
William A. Krouse (L) of Flotilla 81, Ocean City,
N.J., received the U.S. Department of Commerce's
"Cooperative Charting Award" for his outstanding
contribution to the National Oceanic Survey and the
N.O.A.A.'s Nautical Charting Program. Mr. Krouse
sent in over 450reports and plotted the corrections to
the navigational charts covering the boating areas
fromBrigantine to Cape May, N.J.
While all members of the Auxiliary are asked to
participate in chart up-dating, Mr. Krouse, a retired
Civil Engineer, took the task seriously as hesaw great
nembers of things changing in a rapidly developing
area of seashore communities.
Heacheived thehighest tally in the nation for which
Allen L. Powell, Director of N.O.S., made the award.
Flotilla Commander E. Clayton Dorsey (R) made the
presentation at their dock.
Warren Fox
FSO-PB81
THE NAVIGATOR
Towing Proc edures Prac tic ed
\
i
Approximately 40Auxiliarists fromDivisions V and
VI, 13th District, and Coast Guardsmen from the Ya-
quina Bay Station, Newport. Oregon, participated in a
towing seminar and practive session on Sunday, April
24,1911-
The day started with a lecture on towing techniques
.by MCPOTomMcAdams of the Yaquina Bay Station.
He explained the correct procedures for both towing
astern and towing alongside. He also demonstrated
several easily-made items designed to make towing
easier and safer, including a sea anchor made from a
galvinized steel 2-gallon bucket with holes drilled
in thebottom.
Following the short lecture, Auxiliarists and Coast
Guardsmen used the station's 52-foot motor lifeboat
and two 44-foot motor lifeboats for the practical part
of the exercise. It was a good day for this drill - the
sea was fairly calm, but there was enough wave action
togiveeveryone afeel for what it's liketowork fromthe
deck of a rolling, pitching boat.
During the first phase of the exercise, Auxiliarists
on the three Coast Guard Boats had a chance to prac-
tice both towing and being towed. The Auxiliarists
did the actual work of handling the lines with some
assistance and tutoring from the Coast Guardsmen.
Auxiliarists on all three boats also had a lesson in
the correct. procedures for recovering a person from
the water. A lifering was used to simulate a person
in thewater, and Auxiliarists practiced both the correct
approach to the ring and its retrieval from the water.
The final part of the training seminar consisted of
a demonstration of how to tow one boat alongside
another. This is themethod used in docking adisabled
boat. The demonstration included the docking proced-
ure, which is very easy with the highly maneuverable
Coast Guard boats.
It was a very informative and rewarding exercise
for all concerned and served once again to emphasize
theclosecooperation between the Coast Guard and the
Auxiliary.
)
I
Christie Anderson, SO-PRVI
13th District
APPEARING IN THE "THIS ANDTHAT" COLUMN
OF THE DAILY ADVANCE, DOVER, NEW JER-
SEY, WAS THIS EXCERPT, WHICH SPEAKS FOR
ITSELF" - speaking of volunteer organizations: the
Coast Guard Auxiliary is one, and it has several ob-
jectives: patrol, rescue, and the teaching of safe boat-
ing. This past winter Flotilla 7-12 gave a 12-week
courseaway down onLongBeach Island. It was run by
a woman Auxiliarist from Forest Lakes in Sussex
County. Among those attending werea man and wife
fromMorris County's Chester. Well, the other day a
large wave knocked the Chester man into the ocean
fromhis boat. Hewas saved by his wife. He credits
his rescue to two things: a smart wife and the instruc-
tions they both received in the course. So, those long
trips to the shore in those bitter cold months paid off
with a saved life.
F AL L . 1977
" You Th e Faith ful PR"
TheCoast Guard Auxiliary's Award for reporting on
theactivities ofthe United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
is presented to the Times-Beacon newspapers by
George Smith, Captain, Division VII, 3rd. Southern
RegionU.S.C.G.AUX. Accepting theAward for the two
papers is Jay Amberg, Outdoor Editor.
Have you the Flotilla PR ever thought of doing the
above article for the editor's of the newspapers that
give your Division and Flotilla the coverage on the
work and the purposes of the United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary?
Make an appointment for meeting with your news-
paper editor and talk to himor her about inviting them
to come to one of your Division meetings for the
presentation of one of these certificates. I found this
gesture tobegreatly appreciated by theEditor and now
feel we have a better working relationship on the mat-
ters pertaining to the Auxiliary.
You, thePR, areavery important TOOL in thework
box of the Auxiliary for without your news stories, TV
and radio spot days announcements, lectures, show
booths, the public would not be made aware of the
great role the United States Coast Guard Auxiliarist
plays in the teaching of safe boating, hence ending
up in the saving of precious lives. Did you know that
the Auxiliary saved 878lives in 1976?
HATS OFF to all you PRs, you'regreat!
Trudy Gundy
DSO-PR3 SR
Spec ial Inv estig ation of
Small- Craft Fac ilities
A small-craft facility is a marina or boatyard that
specializes in vessels less than sixty-five feet in length.
Data on small-craft facilities are shown on small-craft
(SC) charts.
The investigation of small-craft facilities is espec-
ially appealing to the Auxiliarist without a boat or
as a winter activity.
The NOAA FORM 77-3, Small-Craft Facility Field
Report, (Fill out in triplicate, retain onecopy and send
two to your ADSO-OPU) has provision, torecord water
depth at the marina, personal services, vessel services,
vessel repair, fueling, number of berths and other data
of value to the pleasure boater. When submitting your
report, accurately mark the position of the facility on
a section of the latest edition of the small-craft chart
and include with your report. (NOAA will replace your
chart.)
It is surprising how many marinas are built and
discontinued each year. Better check your own against
the chart.
Arnold J. Albrecht
BC-OUS
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Not Th e End,
But A Good Beginning
It is enjoyable towatch the "Easy" grace of an Olym-
pic athlete, the "Effortless" precision of a team of
aerobatic pilots, the "Floating" steps of a ballerina,
or a highly coordinated team saving lives in a rescue
at sea.
But the "Easy" grace of an athlete always infers a
great reserve of strength, not easily gained; The "ef-
fortless" precision of pilots is a result of extensive and
intensive training and practice; The "Floating" steps
of a ballerina comes only after years of developing
coordination and muscular control. Any individual or
group being "Good" at what they do is not an accident.
The other side of the coin is the individual partici-
pant, and thegreatly increased pleasure and enjoyment
that comes from doing something very well, or if you
will, at being "Good" at what he does. And of course,
this is more than applicable to the Auxiliary and the
many different facets of work that an individual can
choose that fit his interests or the time he can give, be
it participation in theCME program, Public Education,
or Patrols. The real substance behind any effort in all
these programs however, is and always will be, pre-
cisely howwell each individual is trained and educated,
and wehave the means readily at hand.
Each Flotilla Commander and each MTOfficer should
urge every Auxiliarist in his flotilla to undertake at
least one of the National Specialties every year. A
painless way to do this is to do it as a group, but there
is no problem studying individually, and in effect this
is what happens anyway.
There will always be those who tend to reject any-
thing that might beconsidered as "Academic", and pass
it by as not worth the effort if there is no immediate
application. "How can Navigation and Piloting help
me if I don't do very much boating offshore"? "Why
should I spend the time and effort learning so much
about weather"? "Search and Rescue here"? But
each of these areas in boating affects and to an extent
necessitates knowledge and proficiency in the others.
And there is always the expanded pleasure and enjoy-
ment that will come as a result. besides having a great
deal more to offer. =-Doesn't the uniform itself sort
of say -"Specialist"?
No oneis saying that being an Auxop is the end of
studying and acquiring skills, or that he is now an ex-
pert. It is not theend of studying but rather avery good
beginning, and an accomplishment that will increase
the interest and enjoyment of what we do in the Aux-
iliary, besides making us better representatives of the
organization.
Robert Fomefeld
DSO-VE DIST. 11
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4. 1977
PAGE 26
Left to right: CWO Charlie Brogdon, Commanding
officer of Coast Guard Radio Station, Long Beach;
Mr. Max Smith, Mr. J erry Morlan, DSO-CMII, LTJ G
Beth Minton, Asst. Director of Auxiliary; LTJ G J erry
Lentz, Acting Chief of Communications, Eleventh
District.
SPEEDY AUXILIARIST WINS FIRST EVER
USCG AWARD
Some might say speed and accuracy are the key to
success and Auxiliarist Maxwell Smith will attest to
that wholeheartedly.
Max, a member of Flotilla 10-6in the 11th District,
was recently awarded the Coast Guard's most coveted
communications qualification - the Speed Key Certi-
ficate. This certificate recognizes the proficiency of
an operator who obtains a qualifying score of at least
18 words per minute on a high speed, continous wave
(CW) telegraph device. This high speed device differs
from a normal telegraph key in that it is designed to
automatically transmit codeat the slightest touch of a
sure handed operator.
Max is the first AuxiJiarist to be awarded the speed
key certificate and he is the first Auxiliary CW watch
officer for the Coast Guard Los Angeles/Long Beach
Radio Station. Heis also among the first Auxiliarists
to stand this type of a communications watch for the
Coast Guard, on a regular basis, anywhere.
A former silversmith and resident of Arizona, Max
now resides in Lakewood, California. Having joined
the Auxiliary in May of 1969, Max is a past division
captain and a former staff officer for communications.
Max's work is a sterling example of the Auxiliary's
ability to augment the regular Coast Guard whenever
and wherever needed. The Coast Guard and mer-
chant vessels at sea can rest assured that Max Smith
is on the job ready to take or send their message with
life-saving speed and accuracy.
Jerry Morlan DSO-CM 11th District Auxiliary, LTJG
Beth Minton former Asst. Director of Auxiliary for 11th
District and LTJG Jerry Lentz, Acting Chief of Com-
munications for the 11th District, look on as CWO
Charlie Crogdon, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard
Radio Station LongBeach presents Mr. Max Smith with
the Coast Guard's speed key and speed key certificate.
Max is the first Auxiliarist to receive such a certificate
and the first Auxiliarist to stand a regular C. W. watch
at Radio Station Long Beach.
THE NAVIGATOR
Wh en Are You
A Passeng er For Hire?

Brooks and Carr owned a sporting goods and hobby

shop. The Business owned a 16ft. o/b runabout.
Hodgeownedthelocal marina. Brooks and Carr want-
ed to sell their boat, and also wanted to demonstrate
some of the equipment they carried for recreational
boats. They kept the boat at the marina, and allowed
Hodge to usethe boat, to show it to potential buyers,
and also to demonstrate the equipment.
On a July 4th weekend, Hodge had his 14year old
son take out the Rowefamily to demonstrate the boat
and tomark thechannel of Powhatan Creek above the
James River. Young Hodgeproceeded with the Rowes
in the boat.
Coming upstream was the Rosson family, also in a
runabout. The creek was about one mile long between
the marina and the river. The creek varied in width
from 100 to 200 feet, with about a 90 foot channel.
Average depth was 4 to 6ft., at high water. The crit-
ical area was on a straight stretch between two bends,
with trees and swampgrass on both banks which did
interfere with visibility around the bends.
Young Hodgewould get the boat up to plane on the
straightaway, but would reducespeed at the bends. As
he came around a bend, turning to port, he saw the Ros-
son boat was on its left side of the channel. Young
Hodge maintained speed, but did move more to his
right. Theboats maintained speed and werestill head-
ing for each other. When the two boats were50-75ft.
apart, young Hodge turned left, without any signal.
The Rosson boat hit the Hodge boat on its starboard
side at a 45 angle, just behind the front seat. The
point of impact was approximately in midstream and
equidistant between the two bends.
The toll: One Rowe killed, and two injured. They
brought action against Brooks, Carr, the two Hodges,
and the owner and operator of the Rosson boat. Mrs.
ROBson, then not married to Mr. Rosson, was the
operator and Mr. Rosson was aboard with her.
Because the court found a "joint venture" between
Brooks, Carr and the elder Hodge, all three wereheld
to be liable for the further negligence of allowing
young Hodge to operate the boat. The joint venture
was for the mutual benefit of Brooks and Carr, if the
boat was sold, and Hodgewould receive a commission.
The Rowes were passengers for hire in this situation
and, because they were passengers for hire, the oper-
ator was required to be licensed by the Coast Guard.
Young Hodge, being 14, could not belicensed because
of being under age 18. Although the facts revealed
none of these people were physically involved, they
were negligent in allowing an unlicensed operator of
a motorboat for hire. Thus, they were required to
respond in damages.
AstothenowMrs. Rosson shealso was liable, as was
young Hodge, for not observing the rules of the road.
Shedidnot keeptoher right, and didnot signal. Young
Hodge saw the danger, did not reduce speed, did not
signal, and waited too longfor an evasive action. And
FALL, 1977 PAGE 27
SAR Equipment Study
Have you ever gone to assist a boat in distress and
found that you did not have the proper emergency
equipment? Is the reason you do not have the proper
emergency equipment because it is too expensive?
TheSearch and RescueDivision at Coast Guard Head-
quarters has been asking these very same questions.
Information has cometotheir attention that there may
beproblems on some SAR cases due to lack of equip-
ment.
Personnel in the SAR Division are looking into the
legal and logistic problems surrounding this issue.
Thereisastrong possibility that therewill beaprogram
started to determine what equipment is needed and
where. If you have any comments or discussion about
the concept of providing equipment to Auxiliary
facilities, please write the CHDIRAUX's officeand let
him know.
"Don't bug me! I'm an AUXOP".
Raffles, simian star performer of Marine WorldlAfrica
USA, at Redwood City, California, reads off Dennis
L. Woodman, PDC-A, during NSBW.
If you don't remember, Dennis is the one on the left.
as for Mr. Rosson, he was the owner and master of
the boat, was aboard at the time, and did nothing to
havehis boat brought tohis proper sideof the channel.
Nor did heorder her tosignal, change course or reduce
speed.
(Based uponRowe vs. Brooks, 329F2d35(1960)
Dennis L. Woodman, J. D.
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Education~~~
New Approach to Chart. and Compass
The latest edition - the Seventh .. of the Boating
Skills &Seamanship text employs a new approach
to the always-difficult problem of teaching some ele-
ments of coastal navigation to a classroom audience.
Auxiliary instructors have complained, quite legiti-
mately, that the former chapter and lesson on charts
and compass was at once too much and too little - too
much to teach in a two-hour segment, too much for
many inland boaters, and too little for a person ser-
iously concerned with learning piloting skills.
There aretwoways of dealing with this kind of situa-
tion: The first is to expand the course coverage, to
two or perhaps three lessons, and retain at least the
existing level of detail in the material, as well as the
more or less traditional approach in teaching it. The
second route, and theonetheDepartment of Education
adopted, calls for recasting the charts-and-compass
material into a simpler format that provides the be
ginning boatman with the bare essentials of under-
standing achart, coping with the idea of the magnetic
compass, and combining the two to set simple courses
frompoint to point.
This basic material, we felt, was what most boaters
needed to know, and avoided getting halfway into
complicated concepts that could not befully explained
in the short time available in the BS&S format. The
approach required that some time-hallowed concepts
be re-examined rather closely and, in some cases, be
dropped.
There is no question that tradition-oriented instruc-
tors may question dropping mention of the pelorus, for
instance, or eliminating TVMDC in favor of using the
inner scaleonthecompass rose. What is worth bearing
in mind, however, is that each decision was arrived at
in terms of what thebeginner really needed to know in
order to handle and comprehend basic piloting.
At thesame time, theDepartment is well aware of the
need in the Auxiliary public education curriculum for
a more complete course in coastal navigation, one that
will satisfy the perhaps 20%of our students who have
use for the knowledge of running fixes, allowing for
tides and currents and compensating a compass. De-
partment of Education members have been scanning
material from a number of sources prior to setting up
the parameters for such a course, and we would cer-
tainly welcome any additional information Instructors
might care to send in, whether it be single-idea sug-
gestions or basic concepts.
Tony Gibbs, Jr.,
DYCEO
PAGE 28
PNACO HAROLD B. HANEY, DC-E
TheAdvanced Instructor Training Class at Petaluma,
CA., had their picture taken before returning home to
go to work.
J erry Morlan, DSOCM Dist. 11sent the photo to
the Editor. He says "we attended for one week and the
week was just too short. We all had a great time and
the instruction was good. Lt. Steinfeldt prepared a
goodprogram. The housing was only surpassed by the
food. You would have to eat at the Subsistence Spec-
iality School to understand just howgreat the food was.
I would encourage all instructors to attend such a
seminar if at all possible.
SUCCESSFUL ADMINISTRATION PAYS OFF
Is your class attendance dwindling each week?
Dwindling far more than the normal attrition rate?
If this isnot caused by forces beyond your control, such
as inclement weather, it is timeto analyze theelements
that make a successful course.
Advanced publicity is a necessity in order to alert
the public. However, pre-planning and pre-prepara-
tion are extremely essential to hold the registered
students.
A suitable location is amust. Your class roomshould
present a comportable atmosphere adaquate seating
arrangements, lighting and temperature. Parking
facilities must also beconsidered.
In order to have your classes run smoothly, suffi-
cient personnel are needed. This is most important
for registration. (You cannot have a smoothly ruri
operation if prospective students are kept waiting in
long registration lines.)
Coursematerials (texts, workbooks, handouts) should
be in sufficient quantity so that no student is frus-
trated by having to wait until a future time for those
materials that he or she justly deserves.
The instructor's assistants must be well-versed in
their particular function. All training aids must bework-
ing properly and ready to use. (Nothing is more dis-
concerting toastudent than faulty equipment) Finally,
the instructor, personally, must be competent enough
to teach the particular subject.
Every course a flotilla presents is an experience in
itself. With experience. each succeeding course should
be more successful than its predecessor.
Elizabeth A. Potts
DYCED
THE NAVIGATOR
ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
The 2nd Advanced Instructors Training School was
held at the Coast Guard Training Center, Petaluma
California. This Station is nestled in the rolling foot-
hills of the coast mountain range 40miles north of San
Francisco. Coast Guard Personnel refer to it as the
Farm, since deer and other wild lifeliveand move free-
ly about the Station.
During the week of July 10th to 15th, 20 students, 6
staff instructors and the Chief Director's representative
held intensive classes at this fantastic Station and had
an educational experience that will be long remember-
ed by all that were present.
Theinstructional staff was headed by Senior Instruc-
tor Stanley Lechner, BCTGP, assisted by Milton En-
twistle, DVCEG, Frank Palmer, BCEDT, Margaret
Maryland, PDCP, Edward Morgan, VFC and Clifford
Smith DCP.
The staff acted liketask masters putting the students
through intensive instruction in the subjects outlined
in the course schedule. There were a few noteworthy
items such as the Assistant Station Training Officer
sending 2of his Petty Officers down to sit in on Frank
Palmers Visual Aid Workshop in order to get ideas for
new visual aids.
Another highlight was a demonstration of the differ-
ent types of students an instructor may encounter in
class. Margaret Mayland was the instructor and the
staff sat in as if they were her class. The class sub-
ject was the licensing of motorboat operators. When
the subject was announced Stan Lechner dropped a
reamof paper fromhis desk to the floor, Frank Palmer
wanted to know "Why is licensing needed?", Stan be-
gan mumbling, and Milt Entwistle wanted tohear more.
EdMorgan and Lt. Steinfeldt listened straight faced and
very quietly. Margaret went on to say it would help
protect people from unsafe operators. Frank said he
carried ashot gun for protection and anyway hecarried
PALL,1977
insurance, Stan mumbled thelast guy heran down nev-
er complained. and it was unconstitutional to require
a motorboat license, and he intended to talk to his
Congressman. Milt called Stan's Congressman a crook
and an argument ensued. Margaret regained control
of the group. Stan got up stating that "getting the
license would bejust as crooked as getting a driver's
license". Margaret pointed out that the Federal Trans-
portation Department would issue the license. Stan sat
down to hear more of the discussion. A cross discussion
ensued between Milt, Stan and Frank. Stan told every-
one that his Congressman would help him get his
license. Margaret stated that it would not work that
way and one must pass a set of exams. Upon hearing
that Stan got upshouting and ran out of the classroom.
Frank began shouting that he would not stand for li-
censing and it was a stupid idea, then he began throw-
ing things. Margaret began defusing the situation, but
Frank ran out of the classroom shouting. Milt said first
he was for it. then against it and now he did not know;
so he got up and left. Ed then got up and left, leaving
only Lt. Steinfeldt in the classroom. Margaret asked
why he had not left. He replied that he was a gentle-
man and he had the papers to prove it. The students
cracked up over this skit, but it made the point very
clearly. That evening thestudents were still discussing
the skit at the graduation dinner, which was held at
the Officers Club. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all
and the students began their presentations to the staff.
They gave professionally hand lettered Certificates of
Regression to the staff members. I received one for
smiling through all theclasses. Milt Entwistle won the
"Wizard of Ah's" Award for using the most Ah's in his
class presentations. Fun was had by all the students
and the staff. The methods and knowledge gained by
the students will be taken back to the local units to
improve what can be called the back-bone of all Aux-
iliary Programs ...the instructor.
STANLEY LECHNER
BCTGP
PAGE 29
Error In BS & S Tex t
Thanks to the cooperation of Dudley R. Overton,
DSOPE 7. an error has been uncovered in the new
seventh edition of the Boating Skills and Seamanship
text. On page 1-8,illustrations 1-9and 1-10have been
interchanged. The photograph shown for 1-9is act-
ually theLifeVest (TypeII PFD) while the oneshown
for 1-10istheLifePreserver (TypeI PFD). AllIn
structors should bealert for this error and point it out
to their students.
WilliamG. Neil
BC-EOB
Lesson Plans For
New Course Materials
We'veall been anxiously awaiting the Seventh Edi-
tionof theBoating Skills and Seamanship and theSail-
ing and Seamanship Courses. Naturally, the instruc-
tors of thevarious lessons want to know what changes
have been made so that there is ample time for pre-
paration.
An Instructor's Seminar will bemost helpful, but, by
no means, will it completely solve this problem.
The ideal solution is to provide each instructor with
atext and alesson plan. Initially, this may not bepos-
sible since there is just one lesson plan packaged in
a box of twenty texts.
If your flotilla has the capability of re-producing the
Lesson Plan Booklet (12-5) your instructors could be
supplied in this manner. However, if this capability
does not exist, a suggestion is to separate the book-
lets into chapters thereby providing each instructor
with the lesson plan for his or her particular subject.
After a period of time, enough books will have been
purchased to supply each instructor with the entire
booklet. This is one solution for the interim period.
One other solution, and a far simpler one, is to order
extra lesson plans through your materials officer. They
can be purchased from the National Store in shrink
wrapped packages of ten.
Elizabeth A. Potts
DVC-ED
flSenh ower State Park
Safe Boating VVeek
Each year the Editor of the Navigator receives a
most complete record, including newspaper articles,
etc. of the activities of Flotilla 51, Flotilla Commander
Joseph Ingram, Jr.
In publicity alone they had 223 Radio Spots; 17
television programs and spots: and 5 newspaper
stories. All this totaled alistening audience on the big
day of 705,000 and a viewing audience of 1,325.000.
Congratulations to Flotilla 51in Denison, Texas.
PAGE 30
How Is Your Salesmansh '

Getting peopleto comeout and take aboating co
has always been a challenge but now it's even .:-
difficult. In our fast moving society. there are ma.;:.
new ways to occupy people's leisure time and we m-
be competitive if we don't want empty classrooras,
Competition for leisure timeis keen. Church groups
men's clubs and ladies's organizations are more active
than ever before. Sporting events are very popular
and now most cities have recreation directors tha;
spend their time finding things for people to do. The
schools are getting into the act too. More and more
schools are starting adult/community education pro-
grams. This is good because it provides an excellent
locale for boating courses and they're usually glad to
have us in the program. But they also sponsor novelty
courses likebridgeplaying, ladies's gymnastics and bel-
ly dancing. These draw heavily and there's just no way
that our instructors (most of them anyway) can com-
petewith them.
If you're having problems with attendance fa1lingoff.
it might beworthwhile to take anew look at your pub-
licity efforts. Today's competition requires better
coverage, new ideas and good salesmanship. People
need to besold on the idea of taking a boating course.
They need incentive; the old standard release to news-
papers and television just doesn't work as well any
more. So let's try Borne new ideas, or maybe take a
newlook at someold ones.
A good place to start is with the local newspaper,
not to get something in it but to get something out of
it. The idea is to make sure your boating course won't
start on the day the circus comes to town or at the same
time the Kiwanis Club has their annual barbecue
dinner.
Oncethe date is established, prepare a news release
in theusual way. Then add incentive; make it interest-
ingbydescribing someof thebest features of thecourse
Showwhy boaters should take the course. Diseminate
it to the media as always.
Then visit the industries in the area. Most man-
ufacturers have excellent safety programs. They don't
like lost time caused by boating accidents so they're
usually eager to promote your course. This can get
your announcement into plant newspapers or safety
bulletins. You may also get an invitation to give a
short course as part of their regular safety program.
Next, contact someof thelocal church leaders. Near-
ly all churches publish bulletins. They list church
sponsored socials, youth programs, special meetings
and other interesting items. They could also announce
your boating course.
Broadcast radio shouldn't be overlooked. Broad-
casters are usually willing to add your announcement
to one of their regular newscasts but you can usually
get more time if you know how. Radio people like
15-30second PSA spots so why not make up 15 or 20
and deliver them with your news release. A typical
spot could read: "Did youknow that someboats can't
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The above pictures were displayed at the recent
7thDistrict CGAuxiliary Conference at Atlantic Beach,
Fla. They were in the form of posters and made by
Dudley Overton DSOPE 7. They can easily be copied
and used in your PE courses as Training Aids, in news-
papers, orposters orperhaps on TV. They tell the story
without any further explainations.
Continued from page 30
go any faster than a few knots, even with a thousand
horsepower? This and more at the U. S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary boating course starting 7:30 p.m.,
August 16th, at the Capeview Elementary School in
Cocoa Beach." They don't have to be taped. Type
themout a fewto a page. Radio spots like these deliver
your message, stir up interest and fill a need in the
studio.
If there's a military organization nearby, don't forget
the base newspaper. Some base commanders require
their personnel to take boating courses before checking
out aspecial services boat. These people need to know
when the course will start.
And finally, useposters' as many of them as you can
distribute. Get them from your SOMA and let the
people see what they've been hearing about on the
radio.
Dudley Overton DSOPE
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THE TATE FAMILY
Most Flotilla rolls list several members of the Tate
family. Some list too many.
Past Commander DieTate wants to run everything in
the Flotilla. His cousin, Ro Tate, tries to change every-
thing, and his sister, Agi Tate stirs up trouble whenever
possible. Brother Irri Tate assists them. Whenever
a new project is suggested, Hesi Tate and Vege Tate
pour cold water on the suggestion.
Die Tate's wife, Ima Tate, tries to have the Flotil1a
mimic all others in the Division. And when the year'
budget isannounced, Devas Tate takes over the meeting
while his brother, Poten Tate wants to be a big shot.
However, not all members of the Tate family are
disruptive. Brother Facili Tate isquite helpful, daughter
Felici Tate is adelightful girl, and second cousins Cogi
Tate and Medi Tate, the twins, assist in all deliberations
Are YOU a member of the Tate family?
Weighed fromTHE BREEZE
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More Visual Aids
Overheard at a BS &S class - "If I could see that
knot tied one step at a time I think I could do it".
Well, why not ask oneof the members who is a "crac-
kerjack" at marlins pike to construct such a teaching
aid. After all weteach only a fewknots in the BS &S
course and you would have accomplished two things
acquired a valuable set of teaching aids and obtained
some new material to use with your display at the next
Boat-Show or other activity at which a display would
beused.
The value of teaching aids (better described as
"visual aids") cannot be over-emphasized, Their use
intheeducational process isnot newand theoft quoted
"One picture is worth ten thousand words" is still
true.
I'm sure there are many of you who have had the
thought suddenly occur to you "Hey, I've got a great
idea to show how that works".Before that idea fades
and is forgotten, do something about it. If you are not
thetinkering kind, pass your idea along to one of your
fellowAuxiliarists who is. If the result helps just one
person, the project was worth while.
The variety of subject material is almost endless.
For the BS &S classes such things as Rules of the
Road; Marlinspike; Aids to Navigation; Charts and
Compass; Marine engines; all present a challenge to
your think-box and ingenuity. Each has many facets
for which a well thought out and skillfully prepared
training aidcouldmakethedifference between someone
understanding a point or not understanding it. Don't
confine your thinking to Motor Boats. Our sailing pro-
grams while already popular with the experienced as
well as the novice sailor continue to attract larger
numbers at each class. Here is another opportunity
to display your ingenuity.
After all, what is teaching? Wedster defines it thus:
"to show how to do something, to demonstrate". In
reality it is the process by which the teacher leads the
student thru theeducational process. By being shown,
the student acquires the knowledge of "how to". This
is what it's all about be it members training members,
or members training the public.
Aside frommember training this seems like a good
place to reopen the campaign called PRESS HARD. I
amnot surethat themembership as awholeis aware
of the disposition of the Mission Man-Hour report
forms CG-4947. These cards after being received by
DIRAUX, checked for accuracy and entered into the
AUXMIS computer, are then forwarded to the ap-
propriate District Staff Officer for retention in their
files. Everyone who handles these cards would suffer
considerably less eye strain if the person completing
the card would use either typewriter or ballpoint
pen. If youuse the ballpoint pen, write on a firm sur-
face and please, PRESS HARD!
William K. Schwerzler
DSO-MT
fromTHE BREEZE, 7thDist.
PAGE 32
ADDSOME ZING,
ADDSOME ZEST!
THEN OUR PEC'S
WILL BE THE BEST!
PEC'S --Public Education Classes
(and MT--Member Training Classes, too!)
All of us, as instructors, want our teaching situa-
tions to provide the best possible education to our
students, either PEC or MT.
Withthat in mind let's consider putting alittle ZING
and ZEST in our instruction. Sometimes it is quite
possible that the subject being taught can get heavy,
confusing and boring. Often it's the instructor who
gets bored. Bored with the subject he or she is teach-
ing. But, by trying somenew approach the instructor
can help keep himself excited about the subject being
taught. By using a TEACHING AID!Here's an idea
that youmight want to try.
If, while in the discussion of Rules of the Road, the
instructor can, in his or her own way, dramatize the
situation, interest can begained. Suppose the instruc-
tor is discussing a crossing situation. Dramatizing will
addtohis talk. Theinstructor can act thepart of askip-
per of the burdened vessel to the left (with appropriate
hat: stocking cap or rumpled yachtman's cap) sighting
thepriviledged vessel on theright....AII of asudden the
boat on theright sounds oneblast on the whistle. The
instructor can describe a horn blast, or he can actually
blow a horn! (see Teaching Aid idea in this issue).
The surprise can electrify the class and keep them on
the edges of their seats.
Continuing with our "dramatization" the Skipper
of the "burdened vessel says "Hey, he blew his horn
at me. Quick the Rules of the Road Book", "Page so
and so...oh here it is'One blast .- maintaining course
and speed' Oh, that's right I've got to reply with one
blast on my horn too, I'm changing my course to star-
board". (then honk second horn). If nothing else, our
instructors can keep a little excitement going in a
class just by honking a fewhorns. The horns can be
used for the meeting or overtaking situation also. How
about the danger signal? These extra little gadgets
can make quite a difference in the presentation or
perhaps an otherwise boring session.
Weknow of the very good things, the important ed-
ucational things that comefromthe Member Training
Department and the Education Department. They're
giving us the information to pass on to our students.
This part of theDepartment of Education wants tosug-
gest ways of how to help get those important ideas a-
cross to the students. We encourage all of our instruc-
tors to DS D, DoSomething Different, in their classes
inorder togain and retain theattention of thestudents.
Methods of keeping theattention should include theuse
of teaching aids.
ADDTHE ZING!-ADD THE ZEST!
MAKE IT THE BEST!
FRANK PALMER
BC-EDT
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MOTORIZED 'BILLBOARD'
For a unique conversation-piece which generates
queries fromall sides about the Auxiliary and its pro-
programs, consider the "vanity" license plate.
Several states issue themon request, for aslight ad-
ditional fee. And Auxiliarists who carry themon their
cars report they have become veritable "information
centers on wheels". to apoint where they nowcarry a
supply ofCoast Guard and Auxiliary pamphlets ashand
outs to the inquiring public at shopping malls, sports
events, marinas, et a1.
Shown here is the style of plate introduced in Mass-
achusetts by Bill O'Keefe, national branch chief for
promotion, also DSO-PR-l.
The same type of plate has been introduced in
Florida ... and possibly other states.
O'Keefesays hehopes theidea catches on in all Dis-
tricts. In states where only a single license plate is
used, it turns upon the very visible rear bracket, sup-
plementing any Auxiliary special plate upfront.
"It's an inexpensive counter-topper, and it works,"
says O'Keefe.
BobLaBlonde
DC-P
THE NAVIGATOR
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CG-336 and CG AUX 488-2
The recent (May '77) distribution of the new and
long-awaited AUXIUARY INSTRUCTORS TEXT
(CG-336) and STUDENT WORKBOOK (CG AUX
488-2) to all qualified instructors should create a
flurry of activity in instructor qualification examina-
tions.
The 126-page text is divided into fourteen (14)
chapters:

INTRODUCTION
LEARNING
PSYCHOLOGY FOR THE AUXILIARY
INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT COMMUNICATION
LOGICAL THINKING
HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM
LESSON PLANNING
DEMONSTRATION-PERFORMANCE METHOD
OF TEACHING
LECTURE METHOD OF TEACHING
THE GUIDED DISCUSSION METHOD OF
TEACHING
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS AND THEIR USES
SELECTION-TYPE TEST ITEMS
SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF NEW
INSTRUCTORS
THE AUXILIARY'S PUBLIC EDUCATION
PROGRAM
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A review of the subject matter not only indicates
material of prime importance for study by the student-
instructor, but demands reading and study by those
previously qualified.
The Department of Membership Training urges all
qualified instructors to not only read CG-336, but to
answer the approximately 260 questions in the
STUDENT WORKBOOK.
R. S. Roscoe
BC-TCI
If Not, Wh y Not?
Analysis of the 29 April 77 USCGAUX MANAGE-
MENT REPORT (ByDistrict) showed that theAuxiliary
had one instructor for every 4.1 members. That was
the national average.
Only eight (8) districts met or exceeded the national
average. They were:
2W with 1instructor per 3.0members.
3N "1 " "3.5 II
5 " 1 " II 3.6 "
2N "1 " 1/ 3.7 "
1 "1" "3.8"
8 " 1 " "3.8 1/
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FALL. 1977
New Training Material
The new "Flotilla Training Topics" discussed in pre-
vious articles are about to bereleased for use by Mem-
ber Training Officers.
As previously stated, the "Flotilla Training Topics"
are short. informal courses designed for use at the
flotilla level. These courses can be given over a rather
short period of time (35-45 minutes) and should serve
as informative guides on various topics and as items
for discussion at flotilla meetings.
The primary purpose of these courses is to fill the gap
in member training between the B.Q. course and the
Auxop training program, whileproviding for moretrain-
ing at flotilla meetings.
Six of these short courses are about to be released:
1. Spring Commissioning
2. Winter Layup
3. A Deviation Table for your Compass
4. Shipwreck and Survival
5. Maneuvering Small Craft Under Adverse Sea
Conditions
6. Hypothermia
These courses are official training courses and mis-
sion man-hour credit may be received by the instructor.
It is hoped that these training topics will prove bene-
ficial to all Auxiliarists and that their use will provide
for more meaningful and informative flotilla meetings.
Walter Seely
BC-TSF
Remembering that not all instructors are qualified
to teach all courses, it seems to this observer that the
Auxiliary needs more qualified instructors.
One of the duties of member training officers (at
flotilla, division, district and national levels) is to
stimulate qualification of instructors. The need for such
activity is particularly evident in the ten (10) districts
which are below the national average.
The new CG-336 and CG AUX 488-2 ease prepara- .
tion for the instructor qualification examination while
simultaneously making it more effective.
As amatter of interest, does YOUR flotilla have more
than one instructor for every four members?
If not, why not?
R. S. Roscoe,
BC-TC1
PAGE 35
BOOK REVIEW
NIMITZ by E. B. Potter. U. S. Naval Institute,
Annapolis, Md., 21402. 1976 507pp. $16.95.
Thelifeof Five-Star Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
is described fromhis boyhood in a small Texas town
(Fredericksburg), to the United Nations, where he
served as the U.S. Representative.
Chosen by Mrs. Nimitz, Potter, Professor of Naval
History at the U. S. Naval Academy, was not only a
friend of the subject of this biography, but served as
co-author with Nimitz in writing "sea power;
A NAVAL HISTORy .", Nimitz himself, not only re-
fused to allow a biography to be written while he was
alive, but refused to write his memoirs. He believed
that "....history is best written by professional his-
torians. A wartime military commander is likely to be
too emotionally involved to present an objective pic-
ture of himself - and his prejudices might hurt the
people he served with". The author is a professional
historian.
Naturally, the majority of this book deals with the
war in the Pacific where Nimitz served as CINCPAC.
Not only is thebook interesting reading about an able
leader of men, and as an extensive review of the war
in thePacific Theatre and its planning, but for an occa-
sional valuable recommendation applicable to all re-
creational boatmen:
"....in bad weather, as in most other situations, safe-
ty and fatal hazard are not separated by any sharp
boundary line, but shade gradually from one into
theother. There is no little red light which is going to
flash on and inform commanding officers or higher
commanders that from then on there is extreme danger
fromthe weather, and that measures for ships' safety
must take precedence over further efforts to keep up
with the formation or to execute the assigned task.
This timewill always beamatter of personal judgement
Naturally nocommander isgoing tocut thin the margin
between staying afloat and foundering, but he may
nevertheless become helpless to avoid these catastro-
phes later if things get worse. By then they may be
unable tosteer any heading but in the trough of the sea,
or may have their steering control, lighting, communi-
cations and main propulsion disabled or may behelp-
less to secure things on deck or to jettison topside
weights. The time for taking all measures for a ship's
safety is while still able to do so. Nothing is more
dangerous than for a seaman to begrudging in taking
precautions lest they turn out tohave been unnecessary.
Safety at sea for a thousand years has depended on
exactly the opposite philosophy."
Although not a book about small craft, it is this re-
viewer's belief that NIMITZ, by E. B. Potter, will be
considered "outstanding reading" by bibliophiles,
students of naval warfare, character analysts, and all
who claim salt water in their veins.
BobRoscoe
BC-TCI
PAGE 36
Doubleor Nothing
Enclosure (6) to Commandant Instruction 16750.3,
dated 14 June 1977, Subject: BOATING SAFETY
PROGRAM, titled, "Education and Information."
It contains the following statements:
"The Coast Guard will continue to expand, as prac-
ticable, its efforts to inform the public about safe
boating practices and to motivate the public to fol-
lowthem. This continued emphasis on educational
efforts will bemade through the Coast Guard Aux-
iliary, Boating Safety Teams, regular service shore
facilities, the Coast Guard Reserve and coordina-
tion with the State Boating Law Administrators,
U. S. Power Squadrons, American National Red
Cross, and the Boy and Girl Scouts of America."
Take notice that Admiral Lauth listed the Auxiliary
first.
In Enclosure (I), Admiral Lauth also states,
"Increasing utilization will be made of Auxiliary
resources by state authorities in patrolling solestate
waters and assisting in teaching state boating
courses."
As the Coast Guard has placed the auxiliary in the
forefront of its expanding effort to educate the boat-
ing public, weshall need to qualify and train more in-
structors than wehave in the past. The following data
was taken from USCGAUX Management Report
printouts:
Percentage
Total Qualified of
Date Members Instructors Membership
31Dec. 75 43,934 10,199 23.2%
31Dec_76 45,111 11,773 26.1%
27May 77 45,584 11,407 25.0%
It would appear that the auxiliary can no longer
afford to have but one-quarter of its membership qual-
ified-in 1977.
Have YOU qualified?
Will your flotilla DOUBLE its staff of instructors
during 1977?
Let us DOUBLE our instructors OR we may do
NOTHING.
BobRoscoe
BC-TCI
DEADLINE FOR
WINTER ISSUE
OF THE NAVIGATOR
IS NOV. 4, 1977
THE NAVIGATOR
Th e Skipper And Th e Eag le
Too frequently wehave heard auxiliarists grumble
about lack of recognition of the Auxiliary and Coast
Guard. An Englishman, knowledgeable and exper-
ienced square-rigger skipper Captain Alan Villiers,
gives credit where it is due, when in the Forword to this
fascinating story hewrote:
"...the United States Coast Guard is a unique and
magnificient Service. In America, its ubiquitous
efficiency is taken for granted ......Its seamen
are first-class, and its pilots and airplane pilots,
sea and air, outstanding. In the U.S.A., I say, it
is taken for granted, like so much else, but the rest
of the maritime world doffs its seafaring cap
in homage and salutation."
That accolade from across the sea makes this reviever
even more proud to be associated with our parent
organization.
After teaching Seamanship at the Coast Guard
Academy for three years, the author, then a Command-
er, was assigned to Bremerhaven, Germany, and the
then Horst Wessel, as its Commanding Officer.
I
Fitting out the Horst Wessel was a project of the
USN, using German shipyard manpower and remnants
of the German crew. With little knowledge of the
language, and finding the condition of the ship far
worse than a preliminary survey reported, McGowan
at times thought his assignment impossible. Shortages
of supplies - tools, spare parts, sail cloth, ropes, lines -
the necessities for refitting a square rigger were
difficult enough to find under normal circumstances,
let alone in war-torn and war-weary Germany of 1946.
With the three basics of replacing sails and rigging,
rebuilding the single diesel engine, and finding and
loading all thematching spare parts and gear that were
distributed over the entire country, scrounging had to
be the moving force behind a successful duty. For-
tunately McGowan's supply officer was a German-born
coastguardsman whose ability to speak the language,
and natural ability, resulted on one occasion, in the ac-
quisition of an entire trainload of naval supplies and
equipment including such "useful" items as one hun-
dred thousand signal flags and one thousand dozen
marlinspikes of assorted sizes.
With fifty "coasties" (mostly apprentices) to man-
power a ship designed for a crew of three hundred,
McGowan climaxed his wheedling by shipping the
fifty German crew members. Through the cooperation
of asympathetic British naval officer they weresigned
on the British as mine sweeps, yet crossed the Atlantic
ontheir former Horst Wessel, the newly commission-
ed EAGLE.
With stops at Falmouth, Funchal, Hamilton, and a
bout with Hurricane Carol between Hamilton and
New York, the new skipper and his undermanned,
relatively green, international crew, had the oppor-
tunity to exhibit comradeship, technical skill and a
FALL.t977
lovefor sail. And they succeeded.
THESKIPPER AND THEEAGLEby Captain Gordon
McGowan is interesting and instructive reading, par-
ticularly so for members of the United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary.
BobRoscoe
BC-TCI
Center of attention, with its visiting Coast Guard
"sister" SAR boat at the June "Safe Boating" rendez-
vous of Easton, Md.'s Flotilla 45, was this model of a
44-feet Coast Guard self-bailing and self-righting life
boat. It was afitting adjunct tothered, white and blue
Auxiliary cakes on the dessert table.
The 44-inch radio-controlled model, scaled one inch
tothefoot, was constructed by WilliamH. Corkran, Jr.,
General Manager of the Easton Utilities Commission
and a strong supporter of Auxiliary activities on the
Eastern Shore. Made of balsa wood with epoxy plus
its paint, the model took Corkran hours of painstaking
labor over many months to achieve both its sleek
finish and its authenticity. He has made working
models of other classes of boats as well as model vin-
tage planes, also radio-controlled,
Flotilla 64, Chattanooga has completed classes in
Walker County to a total of 2,243 WATER N' KIDS
and 639 Youth Course. Pictured are Past Commodore
Edward Phodes, Newell Epperson, J r. superintendent
of Walker County School. Virginia Rhodes, FC64
Beacham Wray, IPFC
PAGE 37
Opportunity
YOU are urged to become more knowledgeable con:
ceming maritime subjects, navigation, seamanship,
communications, administration, teaching, weather,
Courtesy Motorboat Examination, and other subjects.
On page 16in the Summer 1977issue of The Nav-
igator there appears a list of 12 courses which are avail-
able to all Auxiliarists for membership training
purposes.
All Auxiliarists are urged to make use of this list to
further their knowledge of the various skills of Aux-
iliary programs which are functioning to-day. As you
can see from the titles they represent a great variety
of subjects each of which is of tremendous importance
to all Auxiliarists.
Each one of these programs is of such scope as to
be completed successfully within a one year period.
Sothat within aperiod of two, three, or four years, the
Auxiliarist could becomewell versed in thegoals of the
Auxiliary.
It is only through becoming proficient in any or all
such subjects listed and putting that knowledge to
practical use that any Auxiliarist becomes worthy of
the title Auxiliarist.
Don A. Waite
DVC-TS
Straining for the finish line, in the final heat of the
Darien (Conn.) - Huntington (N. Y.) Whaleboat Race,
featuring hand-made replicas of 18th century whale-
boats commonly used by colonists during the Amer-
ican Revolution, the Huntington whaleboat (left)
is escortedby a USCGcrash boat from Station Eatons
Neck and by USCGAux. Facility DAY-by-Day (cen-
ter) onregatta patrol, 3July 1977. Huntington won the
2out of 3series.
PAGE 38 THE NAVIGATOR
Trainees from Fl 23, 14th District---Top rowin boat--
Pat Harr and Petie Vanderstok, Standing on dock--
Gail Dolan, Bobbie Erickson, Anya Fankboner, Gloria
Birdsall and Margaret Bladet (hidden behind).
" Powder Puff Training Session"
Early in the year Bill Harr, FC123, 14th Dis., sug--
gested at a staff meeting that a special program should
be initiated by Mike Erickson, OPS, and Alan Bird-
sall, MTO, for operational training for the women Aux-
iliary members. Theidea was enthusiastically received
by the staff except the gals, but a persistant Mike
Erickson prevailed and the date and program was set.
On the fateful Saturday morning, 9 of 13 potential
"Powder Puff' trainees were at the dock; tense, self-
conscious, and apprehensive. They were assigned 3
to a Facility (no husbands with wives). The start was
familiarization with the particular facility as to the
location of PFD's, some for the first time, then the
blowers were started and bilges checked. The shore
lines wereidentified as well as their purpose. The en-
gines were started up and proper temp. and pressures
explained, revs and syncronation explained and then
they departed
Underway, each gal took her trick at the helm with
explanations of the hows' and whys'. Each sent a
simulated SITREP. They individually plotted a fix on
thechart and ETA to given point, handled the helmin
formation drills and many other tasks.
On thereturn to thedock wehad 9highly enthusias-
ticgals looking forward to the next drill, excited about
their newskills and knowledge. A quote fromonewho
will remain anonymous sums it up .....for years my
husband would say, do this or do that and I would do
the best I could, I never knew the whys' or hows' ....
this is great!"
Wesuggest such a program to all Flotillas, the first
trip is the first hurdle.
Bill Harr
Flotilla Commander, FI 23
Div. II, 14th Dist.
HISTORY
Gershom Bradford. several years ago in one of his
magazine articles wrote that the gallant old seafarer,
Captain John Smith isbelieved tobethefirst toattempt
to compile a written record of sea terms. His "Pathway
to Experience for all Young Seamen", was published
in 1626. "The Seamans Dictionary" by Sir Henry
Mainwaring, also published about this time had the
official recognition of Parliament. This information
was gathered from all of the Seaport Nations of the
world, and many of theterms are still in the vernacular
of the water loving folks.
Theword "FATHOM". During the early days words
Fadom, Fadoem, meant to grasp, to embrace. The
long voyage sailors came ashore with a desire to em-
brace the first female welcomeron the warves, an
action that bears a resemblance to the seamans out-
stretched arms as he measures 6feet or a Fathom of
rope.
In the old log books, the process of estimating po-
sition was called"DEDUCED" RECKONING and when
abbreviated at the head of the column to "DEn",
brought about the modern spelling.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary had nothing to do with
the writing of Seal ore but since boating is the most
accelerated outdoor sport of our times, the Auxiliary
has done much to make it the safe recreation that it is.
Each year this flotilla or that flotilla or division find
more unique or attractive ways of getting the "Safe
Boating" message to themembers of their community.
This isproven by thegreater nember of students attend-
ing the classes. The ever increasing number of boats
display the "Seal of Safety", the CME Decal.
Thehours of Safety Patrol and Regatta Patrol carried
out by auxiliarists and the more professional use of
radio often prevented an accident from becoming a
fatality, by alerting proper emergency aid.
Youmay feel that these services areroutine, but some
of them must have been phenomenal to have estab-
lished the record shown in "Boating Statistics
1976" (CG-357) where it states "Boating accidents
took a marked drop in fatalities".
For the records, let me know what you or your group
did toward this accomplishment.
It is said a good listener is not only popular every-
where, but after awhile he learns something.--I'm
listening -----
R. E. "Junior" Blanchard
BCI ARH USCG Aux.
6500Vicksburg St.
NewOrleans, La. 70124
FALL. 1977
Division Captain Milt. Littlefield Division XIV 9th
(CR)presenting to out-going Division Captain Armin
(Doc)Roe his Past Division Captain Burgee along with
a Plaque from the members of the Division. Doc served
as Division Captain in 1975 and 1976. For the people
who do not know Dox he is the one with the beard.
US Conduc ts First
Lev el Flotation Test
Engineers at theUL Marine Department test facility
in Tampa, Florida today conducted their first investi-
gation of a boat's level flotation properties to deter-
mine if the craft complies with the newly enacted
Coast Guard regulation governing level flotation.
Al Bernardi, UL Marine Department Managing
Engineer, said, "The objective of this investigation is
to determine if theboat will continue to float and have
sufficient stability to support individuals out of water
when it is swamped with a maximum rated number of
persons and equipment aboard."
TheLevel Flotation investigation, utilizing a special
24-foot long tank and gantry equipment to hoist and
submerge theboat being tested, is administered to veri-
fy that the boat, when swamped, maintains proper
flotation angles as prescribed in U.S. Coast Guard
regulations. UL engineers conduct tests to validate
the boat's stability and rated persons capacity after
the vessel has been submerged for 18 hours in calm,
freshwater, carrying aload simulating therated weight
capacity of the boat.
Upon conclusion of the Level Flotation investiga-
tion, the boat can beClassified by Underwriters Lab-
oratories, as meeting Coast Guard requirements set
forth in the USCG "Standards for Flotation".
On April 18, 1977, a Final Rule issued by the Coast
Guard entitled "Standards for Floation" was published
in the Federal Register, requiring that motorized
boats manufactured after August I, 1978 and less
than 20feet long, with certain exceptions, must comply
with the newregulations.
PAGE 39
Rendezv ous Serv es A Purpose
Flotilla 45 on Maryland's Eastern Shore had "Safe
Boating" as the theme of its first summer rendezvous
inJune, leading into theupcoming National Safe Boat-
ing Week. Taylor's Island Coast Guard Station sent
a 44-foot SAR vessel to the Island Creek home of Mr.
and Mrs. John G. Carroll where it docked with numer-
ous Auxiliary craft of various types.
During the afternoon the crew _. Donald Horne-
MK3, Howard Leonard-EM3, William Miller-FA and
Charles Curtian-BM1 - exhibited and demonstrated
in action, for the more than 50 persons present, the
life-saving portable, self-centained, gasoline-driven,
high capacity pump the Coast Guard drops by air to
distressed vessels needing dewatering help, or carries
on its SAR boats for surface delivery as needed. The
pump, though small and easily handled, is capable of
pumping 60gallons of water a minute froma founder-
ing boat. They also showed and explained the utility
of a special flotation stretcher for use by both rescue
vessels and helicopters.
The Coast Guard crew were astonished and delight-
ed by the 44-inch radio-controlled model of the 44-
foot self-bailing and self-righting lifeboat that centered
thedessert table at thebarbecue. Scaled oneinch to the
foot, the model was the work of William H. Corkran,
Jr., general manager of the Easton Utilities Com-
mission, and a long-time friend of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary.
On display during the rendezvous was the 1976
District Commodore's Trophy received by the Eastern
Shore's Division 4. This top annual award in District
5 has been held in the custody of each of the eight
flotillas involved for a month. It was exhibited in
Easton at the Loyola Federal Savings and Loan As-
sociation offices.
Also ondisplay was acitation given Flotilla 45by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars for its participation in the
VFWLoyalty Day parade.
During the June flotilla meeting that was combined
with the rendezvous Captain Daniel C. Long of Divi-
sion 4 presented the District 5 Flotilla Achievement
Award for 1976to Flotilla Commander-45 John Zac-
hai, who then presented certificates denoting their
participation in this award to each flotilla member.
Service award certificates for "Operations" also were
presented toChristy Conner, Fred D. Crowther, Thomas
Hall, Richard Moll and Milton Parran. OSC certifi-
cates went to Thomas Hall, weather, and Jeremiah
Valliant and Fred Crowther, communications.
Margaret Beckman
Flotilla 45-Easton, Md.
PAGE 40
THE NAVIGATOR
DEAF EAR TO SAFE BOATING
When notified by the Assistant Director of Auxil-
iary of the 3(SR) that a group of deaf boat owners
were interested in a complete safe boating course, I
was at a loss as to the best method for such an opera-
tion. As members familiar with sign language arehard
to come by, my only recourse was the New Jersey
Vocational Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements
were made with the Center for an interpreter to put
the spoken words into sign language. As a change in
the usual teaching method was necessary I developed
as many visual aids as possible. This was found to be
the wrong procedure as the students were concentra-
ting on the interpreter and not the visual aids. The
students interest was evidenced by the many intelli-
gent questions that wereasked and answered thru the
interpreter. The high grades in the homework indicat-
edthe class was learning the subject quite well. As a
further itemof interest, oneof the students had to skip
class to becomea Mother. The following week mother
was back in the classroom. That's real dedication.
The entire BS&S course was covered with the ex-
ception of Communications and Locks and Dams. As
of this writing thefinal examination has yet tobetaken,
however I expect all to pass with flying colors.
Edmund Morton, DCP(l3)
Dist. 3(SR)
BIG FAMILY COMPLETES BS&S COURSE
Safe boating is a family affair for the John Browns
of Friendly, Md. They and their seven children success-
fully completed the Boating Skills and Seamanship
course given by Flotilla 15-4at Friendly Senior High
School.
FSOPE Merrill E. Scharmen wants to know if this
is a record for the largest family group completing
a BS&S course.
Another member of the class, Norman C. Allers,
made and presented certificates, on behalf of the 44
students enrolled, to all course instructors and assis-
tants expressing appreciation for "wisdom shared with
us on the safe way to boating pleasure:'
Audrey Y. Scharmen
FSO15-4District 5
Are You Missing
Your Opportunities?
Why do so many peoplelet opportunities for growth
slip by? Lack of knowledge? Improper training?
Indifference to their work? Lack of concern? Apathy?
These are some of the reasons of course. But the main
reasons are:
(1) Unawareness of themany opportunities that are
ever presen t.
(2) Feeling of complacency.
(3) Loss of confidence.
(4) Lack of initiative.
(5) Age.
Too many people are not aware of the many oppor-
tunities available to thembecause they livein the past.
In many instances they have withdrawn and cling to
"the good old days." Organizational and family
pressures frequently deter them from assuming ad-
ditional responsibilities.
Another reason why some people miss opportunities
is the lack of encouragement. Their bosses, families,
friends, etc., do not encourage them to improve them-
selves-sometimes because of their lack of insight, and
knowledge. In the working environment, supervisors
donot spend sufficient timewith their employees. They
do not teach and often do not even supervise. Usually,
their excuse is that they are "too busy" to spend more
time with their subordinates.
To be successful, an individual must adapt to the
needs and wants of theorganizations and activities that
he supports. Professionalism that meets the needs
and wants of others must beprovided. The point that
requires major emphasis is that times and conditions
are constantly changing and what was important or
required yesterday may not be needed today or tomor-
row. The individual who does not keep abreast of the
changing demands of society is missing many oppor-
tunities.
What areyoudoing to keepyourself aware of the op-
portunities that exist at this time? "No" answers to
the following questions will provide some areas for
thought. analysis and investigation.
(1) Do you keep up with local events by listening,
observing and reading?
(2) Do you try to analyze local activities to see if
they contain opportunities for you and your organiza-
tion?
(3) Do you often talk with your friends and co-
workers with the goal of getting their suggestions?
(4) Do you offer suggestions and recommend im-
proved and more efficient and economical methods?
(5) Do you make a point of observing others' reac-
tions to your work?
(6) Doyou look for new opportunities to serve?
Today, probably morethan at any other time in his-
tory, opportunities are appearing at an ever increasing
rate. In the past, opportunities wereequally available
to the undereducated and the educated alike. Today,
technology has reduced the number of opportunities
available for theuntrained individual whileat thesame
time it has opened a whole new world for the trained
man and woman.
FALL.t977
The Auxiliarist, because of his special skills, know-
ledge and experiences. is in a position where he can spot
many available opportunities and often create a few
of his own.
In today's world, we cannot stand still. We must
progress or regress. The individual who does not look
for and aggressively seek out new opportunities is
missing out on a very rewarding facet of life. while
the individual who takes advantage of opportunities,
where and when he can, continues to grow and enjoy
life.
In the final analysis, the basic difference between
the "typical worker" and the successful professional
can bedetermined by the way they have approached
opportunities.
Areyou taking advantage of the opportunities open
to you? Are you building and enhancing your repu-
tation as a professional? If not, it's never too late to
start. Why not right now?
WilliamC. Willmot
SO-CM Div. IV Dist. 7
Twin Cities Hold D emonstrations
Minneapolis and St. Paul Boaters benefited fromthe
dreamof the2nd Northern Regional Safeboating week
Chairman Ed Krzesowiak, DCP 1on Saturday June
25, 1977.
Div. Capt. Krzesowiak has been Safeboating Week
Chairman for several years and each year has been more
successful, but he felt that if he could come up with
something different it could beeven better. With this
in mind he contacted CWO William Leistner at the
Chicago Air Station, Clenview. Illinois to explore the
possibility of aS. A. R. demonstration in theTwin Ci ty
area.
Minnesota has no Coast Guard air activity and the
visit of theCommandant Adm. Siler was theonly Coast
Guard aircraft that has been inthe area. CWOWilliam
Leistner was ve"'y cooperative and enthusiastic. The
9th district peo .le put together the demonstration in
cooperation with Divisions 1 and X of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. The actual demonstration was scheduled
for LakeMinnetonka Saturday morning with Div. Capt.
Dick Day and Division X as the Host and Saturday
afternoon with Division 1 and Div. Capt. Krzesowiak at
Hudson, Wisconsin on the St. Croix River.
The media support was excellent with radio, news-
paper, and television coverage. Local enforcemen t
officers, the Hasting, Minnesota Bosdets and Aux-
iliary patrols were needed to direct and control the
hundreds of spectators on the shore and in boats at
both locations.
The Auxiliary participation was excellent. The
cooperation with local officials and the Bosdets was
never better. The P. R. benefits to both Coast Guard
and the Auxiliary were outstanding. More people are
aware of Coast Guard in the Twin Cities than ever be-
fore. Even the Coast Guard recruiters were on the
sceneto take advantage of the interest.
PAGE 41
Safe Boating Week,
14th D istric t
The 14thDistrict went "all out" during Safe Boating
Week. Every Flotilla in the District participated--all
the Islands in the Hawaiian chain and Guam. Listed
briefly are our activities during that all important
week. I'm sure some flotillas did even more, but were
too caught up in their "work" to report everything.
FL-ll (Waianae, Oahu): Set up literature display
boothwith sign-up forms for Public Education Course
and manned the ramp at Pokai Bay.
FL-12 (Wailuku, Maue): Display booth with lit-
erature at Kaahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
CGC CAPE NEWAGEN had 21footer at the shop-
ping center. (NOTE: seeFL 26, below)
FL-13 (Kona, Hawaii): Manned booth on pier at
Kailua-Kona all week. News items in paper and radio
spots during week. Entered parade inKona on4July.
FL-14 (Kaneohe, Oahu): Boat Parade in Kaneohe
Bay on 9July with picnic to follow. CG Helicopter
demonstration (pick-up from water, landing on
water, etc.)
FL-15 (Lihue, Kauai): CME booths set up at several
boat ramps around Kauai. Posters on display around
the Island and radio spots during week.
FL-16 (Honolulu, Oahu): Boat Parade left Rainbow
Bay Marina, cruised past Iroquois Point, Bishop's
Point and into Hickam Harbor. During the parade
Flotilla 16Commander was able tohelp a boat in dis-
tress heading for reef trouble in Hickam Harbor-- an
on the spot demonstration. After parade the CG
helicopter gave a rescue demonstration. A booth was
manned at both Rainbow Bay Marina and Hickam
Harbor--FI16 was assisted by F118.
FL-l? (Kailua, Oahu): Display at Kaneohe Yacht
Club and participated in FI 14's Boat Parade in
Kaneohe Bay.
FL-18 (Honolulu, Oahu): Booth at Kahala Mall for
Safety Week and assisted FI 16 with Boat Parade
and booth.
FL-19 (Hilo, Hawaii): Had two boats at Wailua
landing - one properly equiped and the other im-
properly equipped. Had CME station set up and en-
tered July 4parade in Hilo. Had display with boats,
PFD's, ropes, fireextinguishers and will have booth
at County Fair.
FL-20 (Honolulu, Oahu): Boat on display and CME
booth at Keeh Lagoon. Helo demonstration and
TV coverage.
FL-22 (Wahiawa, Oahu): Booths at Haleiwa Shop-
ping Plaza, Wahiawa Chopping Center, Mililani
Shopping Center and Schofield Barracks. CME
station at Haleiwa and showed boating safety films
to public at Surf Center at Haleiwa Beach.
FL-23 (Hawaii Kai, Oahu): Booth at Koko Marina
Shopping Center and Boat Parade throughout Marina.
Also CG helo demonstration.
FL-24 (Agana, Guam): Booth on Safe Boating Week
and news advertising boating classes.
FL-26 (Maalaea, Maui): 3facility boats on display at
Maui Mall Shopping Center. SAR exercise with
CGC CAPE NEWAGEN, CG Helo, CG 21 footer,
PAGE 42
FI 12 (participating), Maui Police and Maui Fire
Departmen t.
MOLOKAI: (no flotilla) George Do, FL 23, had booth
and open house aboard CAPE NEWAGEN. Two
Auxiliarists from Oahu assisted with booth and
CME's.
All of us in the 14th District hope to do better next
year, if possible.
June C. Bernard, DSO-PB
14th District
Cooperation Counts In D istric t 5
Many organizations are engaged in fostering safety
on our waterways. Among the leaders in this field are
theCoast Guard Auxiliary and theState Boating Agen-
cies.
Cooperation between the Auxiliary and the States
ranges from good to outstanding, depending on many
factors. Past experience with our members, how well
wedo thejob, programs the States are promoting, and
of course, the amount of time and effort we, as Auxilia-
rists, have devoted towards working with these people.
In Virginia, theInland Game and Fisheries Commis-
sion has demonstrated a most positive and progressive
desiretowork with theAuxiliary in actively promoting
SafeBoating. Two programs arebeing employed which
have resulted in gains for the Public Education and
Courtesy Motorboat Examination Programs. They
have made the public more conscious of boating safety
and have served to channel the boaters towards
Auxiliary assistance.
One form of help which is offered by the Virginia
Commission is in the form of paid ads promoting Safe
Boating Courses. This program has been going on for
six years. Figures, since June 1974, show they have
paid over $5,000 for 53 ads. The bottom line is that
these ads have increased enrollment, in some areas,
40%. This is true progress.
Another program is that the Commission includes
self-addressed postcards with all boat registration
applications listing as a source of information for PE
Courses and CME's the District Directors address.
This gives the boater a direct pipeline to the Auxil-
iary. The Fifth enjoys a constant stream of returning
cards each day.
The cooperation existing between the Auxiliary and
the State did not come about overnight. It required
many hours building a trust and understanding that is
without parellel in other areas. The true beneficiaries
of this joint operation have been the boating public.
As boating statistics continue to go down, members
of the Auxiliary and the Commission can point, with
pride, to the advances that true cooperation and the
ability to work together have brought together the
boaters in Virginia.
Charles F. Bernhardt
Rear Commodore;
Central Area
Fifth Coast Guard District
THE NAVIGATOR
I. O. U. 11!
While reading over the latest issue of "The Nav-
igator" I again was puzzled by the various titles after
the member-authors' names contained therein. So
many times while perusing "The Navigator" and other
publications, I have had the same perplexing question
as to the National officers' titles. However, when I
was a novice to the Auxiliary, all of the titles were
mysterious to me(sometimes I even thought--although
I knew better-v'Tt's a contrivance made purposely per-
plexing to test a person's ingenuityl")
Having been appointed FSO-PB (Flotilla Staff Officer,
Publications) while still being a conditional member,
and having to make sure that especially whatever is
in print is accurate, I immediately acquainted my-
self with the elementary titles, which most members
learn within their first year's tenure. However, for the
benefit of our new members, they are:
Flotilla Staff Officer,
Public Education, Fla. 51
-FSO-PE-51
Division Staff Officer,
Membership Training,
Division V(or for AUXMlS
--"Fifth Division"),
-SO-MT-V
(Division numbers
should beRoman
numerals).
Asst. district Staff
Officer, Publications,
District Eleven not two.
-ADSO-PB-ll
(This is "District Eleven,"
not Roman II)
District Staff Officer,
Vessell Examinations,
Eleventh District.
-DSO- VE-ll (Districts
should bespelled out
when remainder of title
is written out).
TheNational titles, according to my good friend and
informant, PDCO (past District Commodore) Herb
Packard (now DVCPM - Division Chief, Dept. Public
Affairs, Membership), on whose expertise and help-
fulness I can always rely, are as follows:
Branch Chief -BC- (Thenext letter is the parti-
cular department you are
in, i.e., A=Admin. Services;
Division Chief .DVC P=Public Affairs; O=Oper
ations; M=Member Train-
ing; E=Public Education;
Department Chief -DC- and two new ones, S=Sup-
ply and F=Finance)
After learning the foregoing from Herb, I came a-
cross: OUO, ARH, TCl, OVC, OUS, and IOU???
ad infinitum.
I would like to suggest that all articles submitted
to the national publication have after the member's
name, his or her complete title, including district, as
some only include his or her flotilla and/or division
number, and weare still unable to tell to which district
they belong; and, to add more interest, their city and
state. However, the editor might not concur, as this
might become too verbose!
Til Hidalgo
Div. V, Dist. 12
FALL.I97?
Dist. 3NR
J ohn Hessel PFC13-2Reviews CME Qualifications
with interested boaters during National Safe Boating
Weekat Wantagh Park.
Crowd at Wantagh Park National Safe Boating
Week
. UNITED S v \.
JONES BEACH SQUAD RON
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BOATING
C.OURSE
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BOAT"
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The USPS says 'HelloDolly' to Dolly Roth SO/PRW
Div. XIII at Wantagh Parkduring National Safe Boating
Week.
PAGE 43
Safety on th e Water D ay
This first annual program was held at the newly
opened Penn's Landing waterfront. The event was pro-
claimed by Fire Commisioner Joseph Rizzo in the
Mayor's reception roomat City Hall. The purpose of
the event was to bring all agencies and groups who
support thecouncil together toshowwhat they do, How
they do it, and the way they assist the boating public.
The BOSBET team trailered their new tunnel drive
patrol boat totheaffair, also The Marine Policedisplay
van was brought in. TheCoast Guard buoy tender RED
OAK under thecommand of Lt. BobGlynn looked as if
shewas ready for theAdmiral's inspection. The Army
Corps of Engineers hydrographic survey vessel
"Shuma" was in immaculate condition even the engine
room. Her equipment was personally demonstrated
by Chief of Surveys H. R. Spies assisted by his crew.
Water traffic was under the control of the Coast Guard
aboard their 41 foot patrol boat. Their instructions
camefromthe Base at Gloucester Lt. JG. MikeSadler,
Operations Officer. Also under his direction were the
Coast Guard Auxiliary facitities, Frank Wagner of
Flotilla 23, J. Robert Fiedler of Flotilla 15, William
Stephens and Walt Moulder of Flotilla 18, recruited by
LeePaul Operations Officer.
The water traffic control was accomplished with the
support of Phila. Marine Police and the Penna Fish
Commission. The Fish Commissions, Frank Schilling
assisted by SamStaffieri participated in the planning
and development of the program. The CME Station
wasrun byPaul Blackman Flotilla 23in charge assisted
by Don Chaddick Flotilla 2-76.
District Communications Officer Rodger Derr ar-
ranged to have John Kratzer Flotilla 65, and Len Wol-
anski, Flotilla 62, to man the base station. All partici-
pants marvelled at the efficient way they handled all
calls and maintained an accurate log at same time.
It was a practical demonstration of a radio system in
a real situation. Their performance impressed even the
Coast Guard Operations Officer. The Phila Marine Po-
lice and the Fish Commission were loaned a walkie
talkie by theCoast Guard. The chairman and the vice
chairman shared another unit. These hand held
units provided akey to total information exchange and
the instant capability to inform all groups of changes.
The water traffic would not have been a success
without the radio facility van, and the services of the
Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Naval Sea Cadet Corp Color Guard led the
march, next in line Miss Safe Boating, followed by
Phillip Bruno who directed the Sea Cadets, and chair-
man of the DVSBC. The program started with Pledge
of Allegiance led by Russ Appler, DSOAir. Russ
made arrangements for the simulated air-sea rescue
and the kite and ski demonstration. The Third Sou-
them District Board provided prizes for the decorated
boats. Boats from the Delaware River Yachtmen's
League and the Power Squadron competed in cata-
gories for thebest dressed and best safe boating theme
Musical entertainment provided by the 65 piece Tri-
PAGE 44
THE NAVIGATOR
County concert band and the Trinidad steel drum
band. Thetheme"SAFE BOATING MAKES YOUFEEL
GOODALL OVER".
The air-sea rescue provided by Navy Helicopter
Squadron 75fromLakehurstNJ. TheRedCross demon-
strated artificial resuscitation and cardiac arrest
procedures. There were many many more involved
in this wonderful day. In summing it all up SAFETY
ONTHE WATERDAY WASA HUGH SUCCESS, and
thru every oneworking together made it so.
George Sanderson
Dist. 3SR
William White, Mayor of Freeport, N. Y. thanks E.
Picard DCP Diu. XIII for their support of the Annual
Canoe Races held J uly 24, the races are sponsored by
the Freefort Water Front Commission.
THE FORGOTTEN MAN AND WHY NOT?
It was nearly twenty five years ago in 1952that I
joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary, in the old Flotilla
63at Lake Tahoe, California. Like most newly BQed
members I found the Auxiliary's designations of rank
and corresponding insignia a bit confusing and unlike
anything I had run into before. Over the years I have
watched these insignias change and some inequities
develop, but way back then it went likethis:
The sleeve insignia was made up of a combination
of gold-lace Auxiliary shield over them. The various
Commodores added gold-lace stars around the Auxil-
iary shield and theStaff Officers woreawhite dot over
the shield.
TheFlotilla ViceCommander woreonegold-lace bar,
Flotilla Commander-two, Commodore added one gold-
lacestar to the four gold-lace bars, District ViceCom-
modore two and the District Commodore three. The
National Commodore had fivestars whilethe National
Vice Commodore wore four. Interestingly these in-
signias were worn on the right sleeve while serving in
that officeand on the left sleeve without the Auxiliary
shield when apast officer. By looking at both sleeves
the observer could tell the past and present offices of
the wearer, providing the past officewas higher than
the present. It was not a bad system even though it
took somegetting used to.
Thecollar insignia up through the Division Captain
was the same as today. In the early nineteen fifties
the National Commodore wore a silver Eagle, while
theNational ViceCommodore and District Commodore
wore a silver Leaf. These collar insignias had super im-
posed on themthe familiar blue or red "A" Indicating
elected or appointed office.
The insignias for Staff Officers were quite different
fromtoday. Flotilla Staff Officers wore one gold-lace
bar and/or agoldcollar bar; Division Staff Officers two
gold-lace bars and one silver collar bar; District Staff
Officers worethree gold-lace bars and two silver collar
bars. The National Staff Officers had four gold-lace
bars and onegold collar leaf. All Staff Officers worea
white dot above theAuxiliary shield.
Then, about 1960things began to change. The Nat-
ional Commodore moved up to a silver Star, the Nat-
ional Vice Commodore to the Eagle while the Dis-
trict Commodore remained with the silver Leaf. By
1968the ational Commodore had two Stars, the Nat-
ional ViceCommodore oneStar and the District Com-
modoreoneStar. The District ViceCommodore moved
to the Eagle and the District Rear Commodore to the
silver Leaf. National and District Staff Officers also
moved to new insignias; the Department Chief to the
Eagle, ViceDepartment Chief tothesilver Leaf and the
District Staff Officer to the gold Leaf.
The biggest change in 1968, however, was the shift
fromgold to silver. The old gold-lace bars, gold Aux-
iliary shield and silver sleevelacehalf way around both
sleeves. The silver sleeve lace was changed to conform
with the usual Naval/Coast Guard lace that corre-
sponds withthecollar insignia. Thelast major change
was made in 1975 when the National Commodore
moveduptothreeStars and theNational Viceand Rear
Commodores to two Stars.
This bit of history shows that the Division Captain
has been left behind in therace for upgrading insignia.
To this point I would make two important comments.
It has been traditional in theCoast Guard/Naval ser-
vices to have three groups of officers; Junior, Senior
andFlag. These groupings have been designated by the
gold lace on the bill of the service cap. In the Aux-
iliary wealso use the silver lace on the cap's bill to
match thecorresponding collar insignia. It would seem
by this symbol that Both the Flotillaand Division Of-
ficers are to be considered Junior Officers. Herein
lies the first inconsistancy.
The Division Captain is a member of the District
Board and by discussion and vote determines Dis-
trict policy. It is the District Board, made upof all the
Division Captains in the District, which selects the
District Commodore to be on the National Board. It
is the Division Captain who oversees and is respon-
sible for the several Flotillas of his Division. This is
no small responsibility and is symbolized by the fact
that the Division Captain's certificate of election is
signed by the Coast Guard's District Commander and
not by the District Commodore and Director of Auxil-
iary. But, the Division Captain is still considered a
Junior Officer.
FALL,1977
The second inconsistancy is found only at the Dis-
trict level. The District Staff Officer holds the same
rank as the Division Captain, a Board member. This
in turn means that theViceCaptain has a lower rank
than the District Staff Officer. At no other level does
this happen in the Auxiliary organization. It is conce-
ivable that a majority of those voting at a given Dis-
trict Board meeting could beViceCaptains. It is most
illogical that those of less rank determine policy for
those of higher rank!
It would seem, therefore, that the National Board
ought to give re-consideration to the up-grading of
insignia for the Division Captain and Vice Captain.
Each should have an additional half stripe. The Vice
Captain would then be of the same rank as the Dis-
trict Staff Officers and logical order would be restored
to the Auxiliary Table of Organization. The Division
Captain would then bea Senior Officer and the silver
Leaf would be a symbol of office consistant with the
responsibility carried by those who hold the office.
Wilfred H. Hodgkin
SO-OP Div. 9Dist. 12
WE GETLmERS
Dear Ms. Bird,
I noted the paragraph on page 16 of the Summer
'77 issue from Mr. Harold Coon with some reservatins.
I have been teaching this subject for some 15years
now, and I find it extremely easy to understand if one
places everything in alphabetical order:
The Courses: Compass, Magnetic &True;
The Errors: Deviation and Variation (CE or the
difference between C &T is also alphabetical); this
stands for Compass Error.
The Corrections: Add Easterly, Subtract Westerly
or AESWLikewise, Gyro, Gyro Error, True.....note that
everything falls into proper order when Correcting
(or arriving at True); the corrections(see p.s.) are
obviously reversed when Un-correcting; Mr. Coon's
letter 8S printed should read, "un-correcting from
TRUE course (not cause) to COMPASS course."
Of course, before getting into this aspect of the
lesson, I showthe student on a globe what True North
represents, and explain Magnetic North by use of the
theory (which mayor may not becorrect-it still serves
thepurpose-) of the mass of iron orein Labrador caus-
ing variation. Using a protractor he(or she, or they)
can seethat in the Atlantic the compass is pulled to-
ward the West, and that when this occurs the bearing
of True North increase from 000%. Thus to correct
the Magnetic, one must subtract the westerly values.
Oncethey understand why, they can use the alpha-
betical rules, and recall then at will. I just taught this
to a shipmate trying to make BM3 with only a 5th or
6th-grade education; he passed his tests easily!
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Gerow, Jr.
P.S.-Note that Correcting is alphabetically before
Un -correcting .
PAGE 45
WE GET LETTERS
Dear Ms. Bird:
Reference to the article "Do you Just Belong?" in
the Summer?7 issue of "The Navigator".
I amcertain that it just happened to beacoincidence
that the article appeared shortly after I submitted my
resignation from the CG Auxiliary after only three
months. But it works both ways, as the Flotilla a per-
son may be a member of also has its part to do in mak-
ing new members feel they are an active member.
I am certainly aware that my experience is most likely
an isolated one and have no desire to put down the
CGAUX orany individuals concerned. However, should
this beread by a Flotilla who is or has been guilty, to
some extent, of allowing the same situation to occur,
maybe an effort will bemade to prevent such happen-
ings in the future. At the same time, if it were I that
expected too much in too short a time then I deserve
similar eriticism.
The situation was as follows: I became interested
in taking an active part in learning more and promoting
safe boating after completing the USPS Course, "Pi-
loting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling". I made
an effort tojoin the USPS which never came about. A
short time later I acquired some reading material on
theCGAUX and its activities, and in December of last
year I made contact with a Flotilla and expressed my
desire to becomea member. I attended my first meet-
ing in early January of this year, applied for member-
ship, stating to the individuals concerned my previous
experience/courses completed and indicated my de-
sire to become a qualified member as soon as possible.
I then attended themonthly meetings in February and
March, inquiring each month as to what. when and with
whom so I can get seriously involved. I even requested.
various publications so I could get started on my own.
The reply was again, "Weare working on it and will
get with you soon". When it came time for the April
meeting and I had yet to be contacted, nor received
any material I had requested, I decided to submit my
resignation. Thefact that I could say tomy friends that
I ama part of the CG AUX did not mean much, espe-
cially when I was then asked, "What do you do as a
member?", to which all I could reply was "Nothing".
It made me wonder even more about what was going
on within the organization, since Imailed the letter of
resignation in April to the Flotilla Commander and in
lateJune I received anoticefromtheFlotilla reminding
meof theJuly meeting, and to call should I not beable
to make it. Well, I called and it was completely un-
known to the individual that Ihad resigned.
At that timeI considered writing but did not want to
cause any problems and was concerned that by my
writing I might just doso. In addition, it was quite pos-
sible that I was as much to blame for the situation
as maybe I had not been aggressive enough in my pur-
suit to become involved.
I then received the Summer 77 issue of "The Nav-
igator" last week and after reading it I decided to
write. Again, my intent is not to cause problems for
PAGE 46 THE NAVIGATOR
any Flotilla or individuals but to givethe other sideof
<lDoYou Just Belong?". For this reason I have omitted
any referencetotheFlotilla and itsmembers, and should
any portion ofthis letter beprinted in any CGAUXpub-
lication I request it be signed "Anonymous".
Thank you for your time in reading my letter and may
your promoting of safe boating continue successfully
as it has in the past.
Name Withheld
Dear Mary Ruth:
I have been intending for sometime to write my com-
pliments to you for the tremendous strides taken by
The Navigator. Everyone associated with it should
bejustifiably proud of it.
What has finally pushed meinto writing is the arti-
cle, Time and the Mariner, in the March issue (p.
36). When I first saw the title, I thought, that at long
last theAuxiliary is undertaking totrain their members
how references to time are made by seagoing people.
Innoship's logwill youever find an entry with theword
"hour" following standard service time designation.
The day starts at midnight when the time is DODOand
ends at 24DO which is, of course, 0000 of the next day.
Everything that happens during theday is then logged
in four-figure time groups.
TheNavy does it this way. The Coast Guard does it
this way. TheMarines doit this way. And even theAir
Force does it this way, only the Army-and apparently
tbeU. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary use the word "hour".
It's not only redundant but it should be repugnant to
those who want to keep some of the flavor of the sea
in the language.
So youdon't think that I haven't tried to bring this
change about more gently over the years, please be-
lievemethat I have talked and even written to high
ranking officers in the Auxiliary fromtime to time. A
year or so ago, I noticed a report of a marine casualty
in the Merchant Marine Casualty Proceedings
in which the Investigating Officer timed his events by
Coast Guard Auxiliary format. A telephone call toRear
Admiral Benkert tookcareof that and I amglad to day
that I haven't seen the same error repeated..
I knowtheAuxiliary wants todoit right, and thebest
way to get the word passed to the greatest number of
your members in the shortest possible time should be
through your excellent magazine. Thank you and
Congratulations.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Leising, Capt. USCG (Ret)
Director, Bureau of Waterways
Penna. Fish Commission
State Boating Law Administrator
(Editor's note): Don't give uphope on us - Charles.
We may change our ways and drop our "hours".
I
J
BET YOU D ID N' T KNOW
THAT YOU CAN WEAR THE INSIGNIA OF
YOUR HIGHEST OFFICE. REGARD LESS OF
YOUR PRESENT ONE. WHEN YOU WEAR
THE PAST OFFICERS PIN.
This is toanswer M. H. O'Link's letter in the Summer
1977Edition:
Whileitis quitetruethat atypeII PFD is cumbersome
to wear, and not nearly as comfortableas the more
expensive TypeIII, I always point out to the owners of
boats I examine that theirTYPeIII'swillnotnecessar-
ily float an unconscious person face UP. while the horse
collar type will. In offshore waters, I would not recom-
mend type III or II, because they do not keepthe body
above water sufficiently in bad weather to breathe.
The best type is still the Type I required on boats for
hire. Stearns Manufacturing should realize that the
name of the game is not always 'fun boating' but can
turn into 'survival' within minutes of being fun. One
day out in a bad storm is more convincing than any
letter that can be written. I'm a believer in TYPeI,
period.
Charles H. Miele
FSO- 2ER
PALL, 19'n
Take adv antag e of th is
rec ently estab lish ed insig nia.
Order from your own
MATERIALS OFFICER
OFFICIAL
U. S. COAST
NATIONAL STORE
GUARD AUXILIARY
Regarding Knots pictured on page 17,Summer Edition.
EDITOR:
TheFlemish flake should bemade clockwise or with
the sun.
Reference-
1. Ashley Book of Knots-Page 516
2. Marlin SpikeSeamanship -by Hervey G. Smith
Gil Haight
District 5
(EDITOR'S NOTE:) Thanks, Gil. I learned some-
thing! Also I found that if I turned the picture upside
down the Flemish is correct.
The Editor received a number of letters about clock-
wise Flemishing. It's good to get this right.
PAGE.7
The Purpose of Auxiliary Publications
Flotilla Newsletter: Primarily used for meeting notices, classes, operations dates, etc. News of activities
within the Flotilla, staff reports andnotices ofthings tocome. Itserves tolist your dutyRosters aswell asmember-
ship Roster corrections.
Division Newsletters: News of activities and meetings of interest to all in the Division; reports of the activi-
ties ofthe Flotillas that make upthe Division; plans ofthe Division Staff Officers and the Calendar of events of
interest to Division Members.
District Publication: Update fromthe District Commodore and the District Director of Auxiliary; plans and
programs ofthe District Staff Officers; news of the various Divisions that recognize unusual activities of mem-
bers of the District; photographs of activities within the District; dates of events to come.
National Magazine: News and advice from your National Officers; updates from Coast Guard Headquarters;
new plans and texts, etc. from the National Staff; new awards; District news of unusual interest and value;
photographs of activities of Auxiliarists; plans for Conferences and special instructional meetings.
Photo Policy of Navigator
One of the choice nightmares of the Editor of The
Navigator is "pictures". Please don't misunderstand- I
like (maybe it's "rejoice over") to get good pictures;
but when there is no explanation fastened to the pic-
ture-that's bad. The policy of the Navigator always
has been to return pictures to the sender when a self-
addressed envelope is enclosed.
In thefuture all pictures not requested to bereturned
by enclosed envelope will besent to the Public Affairs
Department for their use. Won't it bebad if there is
no identifying information attached? Your flotilla,
division, etc. will not get credit.
Please besure the peoplein the picture have proper
uniforms, with no embellishment.
It would be nice to have a nightmare-free Editor.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
U. S. COAST GUARD
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20590
BULK RATE
Atlanta, Ga.
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