The crew of a Coast Guard Auxiliary motor boat renders assistance to a small boat in distress. With no life jackets or safety equipment, the small vessel has violated boating safety regulations. Established by Congress in 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a volunteer organization that helps the Coast Guard carry out its missions. Auxiliarists are probably best known for educating the public through their boating safety classes and vessel safety checks. US Coast Guard Art Program 2001 Collection, Object Id # 200134, "Rough Water Rescue," Edward Condra III, acrylic, 24 x 30 inches