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“AUXILIARY VSC’S VERY SHORT ON “PADDLE CRAFT” EXAMS NATION WIDE”
May/June Photo Shoot Activity for Pending NAVEX/NAVIGATOR ARTICLE and District Paddle-Craft
Safety Public Education Program and Power Point Project
Roger Bazeley USCGAUX PA/VE
It has been noted that in Northern California there have been far more fatalities with KAYAKS
than with other types of boats. The Paddle Craft VSC Form 7012A is showing little use.
Apparent that major Marine Safety issues could be addressed and therefore credited to the
Auxiliary if Vessel Safety Examiners make a greater effort to reach Kayak users.
As a result of the concern especially in the Bay Area with the popularity of Paddle-Craft
usage, rentals, and sport activities there is an increased emphasis by the USCG and USCG
Auxiliary in developing and strengthening safety exams and public boating education. Roger
Bazeley FSO-PA and VE is developing an educational article and program related to these
concerns with fellow Auxiliarists in RBS and Marine Safety in our Flotilla and district
including Bill Burns FC, Sue Fry Marine Safety Specialist, COMO Dale Fajardo and others.
Sue Fry Marine Safety expert (Right); Photo: Roger Bazeley USCGAUX PA
South Beach Marina; SF Photo Shoot of Kayak Inspection with COMO Dale Fajardo (Left) and
