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This Blog is developed by The  Captains Association of Missouri.   Captains Association of Missouri is a professional not for profit 501c (3) organization for Coast Guard-licensed captains who operate primarily on  Waters of the state of Missouri, and serve the maritime public.

Captains Association of Missouri is a group of dedicated US Coast Guard licensed captains that are here to make your boating experience easy, safe and fun!

Captains Association of Missouri seeks to promote safety, education and good fellowship between operators and, National Safe Boating Council,   The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Counsel, the United States Coast Guard, Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division, Marine Dealers Association and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. 

This Blog  and Pod Cast have discussions regarding boating education, safety, equipment, current laws, regulations, links, what is new and up coming in the boating industry, and much more.

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