Seamanship Ribbon

Young Marines can earn the Seamanship ribbon, on their own, online.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers an in-depth boating safety course, "America's Boating Course".  Young Marines can take this couse on line and you will receive a complete package which includes the course manual, the boating course CD, and a PIN number giving you access to the Internet course.  If you prefer, you can also attend a class and receive the course.  For details and a demo, follow this link to the America's Boating Course web site.  AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE (ABC) - ONLINE/CD-ROM VERSION   Ribbon Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Young Marine who completes a boating course as prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron of America or similar organizations offering courses in boating safety or small boat handling. Criteria: 1. The Young Marine must: a. Attend and successfully complete a boating course prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron of America or similar organizations offering courses in boating safety or small boat handling. b. Possess a certification card denoting completing a boating course prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron of America or similar organizations offering courses in boating safety or small boat handling. Authorized Devices: None.