ALCOAST 173/26 - JUN 2026 ANNUAL SECTOR RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY AWARD WINNER

R 151311Z JUN 26 MID180038784936U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 173/26
SSIC 16750
SUBJ: ANNUAL SECTOR RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY AWARD WINNER
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 121419Z JAN 26/ALCOAST 010/26
1. I am pleased to announce Sector San Francisco as the winner of
the 2025 Sector Recreational Boating Safety Award per REF (A).
This annual award recognizes the Coast Guard Sector that
demonstrated sustained superior performance in the execution of
the Recreational Boating Safety mission during the 2025 calendar
year. Sector San Francisco exhibited remarkable devotion to
responsible boating and paddling through numerous recreational
boating operations, boardings, and vessel safety examinations,
as well as extensive public outreach, education, and unity of
effort. Their efforts harnessed the collective efforts of Coast
Guard professionals and volunteers throughout the Sector,
involved all levels of government, and positively impacted
responsible boating and paddling throughout Sector
San Francisco's area of operation.
2. It was extremely difficult to select only one Sector from the
superb group nominated for this award. I commend the Districts that
nominated the outstanding Sectors promoting Recreational Boating
Safety throughout the Coast Guard. The following are the other
2025 Sector Recreational Boating Safety Award nominees:
    a. USCG Sector Southeast Alaska.
    b. USCG Sector Lake Michigan.
    c. USCG Sector Miami.
    d. USCG Sector North Carolina.
3. The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety Division, COMDT
(CG-BSX-2) and CGD-Southwest's Recreational Boating Program
Specialist will coordinate the presentation of the 2025 Sector
Recreational Boating Safety Award.
4. Boat and Paddle Responsibly!
5. CAPT Robert C. Compher, Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy (CG-5P), sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.