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Robot to encourage safetyCoastie is an animated robotic cartoon character in appearance, and is very mobile.He has navigation and searchlights, a rotating beacon, a siren, an air horn, and eyes and eyelids that move meaningfully. He talks, plays music, and interacts with the instructor and the children during the presentation. He even has a bilge pump that pumps water like a real boat. That always brings smiles and laughter to all when used. Coastie also has his own built in squirt gun that the kids just love. Coastie is 44 inches long, 30 inches wide, 45 inches tall and weighs about 120 lb. -- quite a bit larger than most would imagine. He is painted bright blue and has decals promoting Boating and Water Safety from many boating safety organizations. He flies five colorful flags: the United States Ensign, Coast Guard Operational Flag, Coast Guard Auxiliary Ensign, the Flag of the State of California, along with a Flag denoting boating safety on one side and water safety on the other. He has his own infrared remote CD player to improve his music selection capability.

There are two Coasties in our District. Coastie A (Alameda) is based at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501. Coastie H (Humboldt) is based at USCG Station Humboldt Bay, Samoa, CA 95564.

 

To reserve a Coastie for your event, please contact YN3 Kara Ingerson  , who coordinates Coastie activities with our District OTO (Operations Training Officer) at DIRAUX.

 

The DIRAUX office has a trailer for Coastie. This 5x7 trailer is government property and has a government license plate so this means everyone wanting to tow the trailer with his or her vehicle must fill out the below form and have it entered into their record at DIRAUX. Your vehicle must be able to tow a trailer whose maximum GVWR is 2990 lbs, have a hitch with a 2" ball, and have an in-line 4 pin light plug. There is also a ball mount for a 2" receiver with a 2" ball attached and a 7 way round plug adapter for a 4 pin plug in the trailer's accessory bin. Please make your request to YN3 Kara Ingerson at DIRAUX for the trailer's usage.

 

The following links provide useful information for the program.

 

Vehicle Facility Offer for Use Form

        Submit filled-in form to DIRAUX

District Authorized Operators List

        List of Approved Coastie Operators

District Coastie Policy

        District Coastie Policy

Use and Scheduling

         A Quick Overview on Coastie Policy

Robotronics Operating Manual

         Coastie Operating Manual

Coastie Use Request Form           

        Submit filled-in form to YN3 Kara Ingerson 

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