New Member Deck
An Operational Training Exercise (OPTREX) is an opportunity for boat crew and coxswain candidates to receive classroom and on-the-water training. Qualification Examiners are available for candidates ready to take their final oral and practical examinations.![]() Auxiliary boats docking at USCG Station San Francisco. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is in the background. (photo K. Chinlund)![]() Working with lines and knots, called Marlinespike, is a part of boat crew training. (photo K. Chinlund)![]() Nice bowline knot. (photo K. Chinlund) ![]() You will not sink once we get this dewatering pump to work. (photo K. Chinlund) ![]() Getting ready for vessel towing exercises. (photo K. Chinlund) ![]() Passing under the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during a night navigation exercise. (photo K. Chinlund) |