The  mission of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens, ports, waterways and coastal regions.

As each new year begins, We look forward with great anticipation on what our Flotilla will achieve in the new year. We always  hope that as each  new year  begins that we will continue and increase our message to the public for adhering to Boating Safety. Lives that are lost on the water are accidents which are, in most cases, preventable. As members of the Auxiliary we are charged, along with our USCG to minimize those accidents.

We are involved in:

    --Using member owned facilities to conduct various patrols for the Coast Guard both on the waterways and in the air.

    --Educating the public in safe boating habits using qualified auxiliary members (instructors and classroom aids)

    --In making both recreational and commercial vessel examinations to help insure all boats are safe to operate and that Coast Guard mandated 

      equipment is on board.   

    --Visiting Marine Dealers and providing them with boating safety pamphlets, etc. to make safe boating information available to there customers. 

    --Maintaining communications on either home-based radio equipment or mobile radio equipment.

    --In assisting the Coast Guard by using some Auxiliary members who have been trained and qualified to operate Coast Guard Radio 

    --Educating the public by setting up booths where we hand out information on safe boating and public function at boat shows and other    

       equipment frequently stand Radio watch a USCG stations. 

    --special events.  We  participate in various parades where we also attempt to make the public aware of our presence and mission to help

       educate them on safe boating.          

We encourage anyone that is interested in these activities to get involved and to help  make a difference in maintaining safety at sea or on the water ways.

 

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