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Operation Training Exercise
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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

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

Working with lines and knots, called Marlinespike, is a part of boat crew training.   (photo K. Chinlund)
 



bowline knot

Nice bowline knot.   (photo K. Chinlund)


dewatering pump

You will not sink once we get this dewatering pump to work.   (photo K. Chinlund) 



vessel towing exercises

Getting ready for vessel towing exercises.   (photo K. Chinlund)


night navigation exercise


Passing under the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during a night navigation exercise.   (photo K. Chinlund)