Since its creation by Congress in 1939, the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (the Auxiliary) has served as the civilian,
non-military component of the Coast Guard. Today, the 30,000 volunteer
men and women of the Auxiliary are active on the waterways and
classrooms in over 2,000 cities and towns across the nation.
Each year, Auxiliarists save almost 500 lives, assist some 15,000
boaters in distress, conduct more than 150,000 courtesy safety
examinations of recreational vessels, and teach over 500,000 students in
boating and water safety courses. The results of these efforts saves
taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
WHY JOIN THE AUXILIARY?
Be Part of the Action & Help Save Lives
Since the recreational boating population in the United States is
growing rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good men and
women like you. As an Auxiliarist, you will have the opportunity to
select and participate in one or more of the Auxiliary's major programs.
If you feel strongly about the rewards you can get from serving your
community, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you! Either
through on- water Operations, the Auxiliary's Public Education Program,
Courtesy Examination Program, Radio Watchstander, Coast Guard
Recruiting, Marine Environmental Protection or Coast Guard
Administration.
Increase Your Skills
The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized training on all
aspects of boating, as well as leadership and administration.
Auxiliarists receive valuable training in seamanship and related skills,
and enjoy the sense of confidence of knowing that they are better and
safer boaters.
Support the Coast Guard
Auxiliarists provide direct operational and administrative support to
many local Coast Guard units. You can wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary
uniform and become part of Team Coast Guard. When you qualify through
training, you can take part in Search and Rescue operations, stand radio
watch at the Coast Guard Station, work with the Marine Safety Office on
pollution matters or work in the Recruiting Office.
Service to Your Community
Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with satisfaction. We furnish
and maintain our own equipment and can choose to participate at a level
tailored to our individual capabilities. We provide boating safety
classes for youth and adults and examine recreational vessel for safety
equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe on the waterways.
Enjoy Fun & Fellowship
In all activities, enjoy fellowship - the good company of other
Auxiliarists at meetings and training sessions, on patrols and other
missions, and at ceremonies and social events. One of he Auxiliary's
trademarks is good old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and
interested members of the public are always welcome to attend one of our
flotilla meetings. In addition, dedication to boating safety provides
the atmosphere for getting together to swap boating experiences and
participate in cruises and rendezvous. You'll find a special camaraderie
among Auxiliarists that's hard to beat. There's time to relax and have
fun at Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols, CMEs, classes, and
conferences. Auxiliarists make lasting, meaningful friendships. Knowing
that you belong to a special group of people and directly participate in
helping save lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE AUXILIARY
Please feel free to contact us either by telephone or via online form
below. Your inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary member who lives
in your general area for follow-up.
Depending on which area of Alaska
you boat at there are different FLOTILLAS that operate around the
state. However if you live in Anchorage or say Fairbanks members of
those flotillas boat in different locations like Seward or Valdez or
Whittier!
It is all a matter of investigating the
different choices or you just might want to join up with the
flotilla your friends belong to or boat out of! You can get more
information on the different flotillas under the Visitor Information
link
above, just go to the Local Flotilla Websites menu and chose
from the list.
On-Line Flotilla Finder: Find Auxiliary Flotillas close to a
given location by using our
online Flotilla
Finder.
