New Member Orientation:
Operational Training Exercise (OPTREX)

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)