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COAST GUARD COURSE UNDERSCORES BOATING SAFETY
OXNARD, CA: The U. S. Coast Guard encourages all boaters to take a boating safety course that meets
the National Boating Education Standards before they go boating. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boat
America course is an introductory boater certificate course designed for the novice boater. The 1-day
course consists of seven core lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for boating safety. Coast Guard
Auxiliary instructors are experienced recreational boaters with in-depth knowledge of boating safety and
skills. Topics include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Safety Equipment, Safe Operation and Navigation,
Boating Emergencies, Trailering, Sports and Boating tips. This Boat America course is certified
to obtain a California Boater Card. The Boater Card, issued from the California State Division of Boating
and Waterways, is required for all persons operating a boat.
Class Date: Saturday 18 July 2026. Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Location: Coast Guard Recruiting Building,
4202 S. Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA. Cost: $35.00. Please RSVP by email. Contact: Auxiliarist Robert
Hamming, rhamming@sbcglobal.net, (805) 701-7216.

Join Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. Over 15 farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural organizations from Santa Maria to Carpinteria welcome the public on Farm Day. Guests can expect a variety of activities, including behind-the-scenes tours, tractor rides, product tastings and giveaways, and plenty of kid-friendly exhibits, all while learning about the farms that feed our communities and the world.

For more information about Farm Day, to register, and to view a list of participating farms on an interactive map, go to https://sbcfarmday.org. Visitors select the locations they want to visit and travel at their own pace.
Farm Day is free and open to all ages. No pets allowed.

Santa Barbara County Farm Day is organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and the role of agriculture in our nutritional well-being.