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US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7 Division 11 - America's Volunteer Lifesavers - Proudly serving the Central Western Florida Area.

Division Eleven - Boating Links to useful information


Picture of a powerboat that hit a day marker down the center and sunk Navigation Rules

Responsible boating requires a good understanding of the Navigation Rules. We recommend that all boaters get a copy of the rules and understand them -- no matter what vessel you operate YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE NAVRULES!

U.S. Aids to Navigation System

Understand Aids to Navigation (ATON). See the U.S.C.G. Boating Safety pages on the US ATON System.

  1. US Coast Guard Boating Safety Website

NOAA: National Weather Service
Get the latest regional weather report before you set sail.
  1. Local Marine Zones
  2. Clearwater Station Buoy Data

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