Or people REALLY impressed with themselves...

Bart Senior wrote:
Warning! While many in the USCGA are sharp seaman.

Many more are untrained novices in the "keystone cop" category.

"Dave" wrote

Jay Santos" said:
Is there some type of volunteer sail organization much like the Citizens'
Auxiliary Police that aid the Coast Guard?

Not a "sail organization," but there's a Coast Guard Auxiliary. Your local
CG should be able to put you in touch with the local one.