[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR5.03] [Page 53] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 5_COAST GUARD AUXILIARY--Table of Contents Sec. 5.03 Purpose. The Auxiliary was created in order to assist the Coast Guard to: (a) Promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters. (b) Promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts. (c) Foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts. (d) Facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.