The 7th Division of District 7 is located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Our flotillas support U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg and the U.S. Coast Guard Clearwater Air Station, providing assistance in non-law enforcement programs such as boating education, recreational vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and Homeland Security.

Boater’s Guide to Safety and Security Zones
Enforced on Tampa Bay Navigable Waters (PDF)

Emergency Info: Who to call

Boating Information:
ABC "America's Boating Course" (1 day)
BSS "Boating Skills & Seamanship" (13 weeks)
BCN "Basic Coastal Navigation"
ACN "Advanced Coastal Navigation"
GPS "Global Position System"
PWC "Personal Watercraft Course"
LGS "Lets Go Sailing"
HNC "How to Read a Nautical Chart"

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