Welcome to the Red River & Northwest Minnesota Flotilla 30-5

What is the Coast Guard Auxiliary?

Since its creation by Congress in 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has served as the civilian, non-military component of the Coast Guard. Today, nearly 30,000 volunteer men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are active on the waterways and classrooms. The "Four Cornerstones" of the Auxiliary are Recreational Boating Safety, Operations and Marine Safety, Member Services and Fellowship.

Our flotilla

Our group consists of volunteers from northwestern Minnesota. We provide vessel safety checks, marine dealer visits, boating safety courses, participation in public events and on the water safety patrols including search and rescue. Although our order issuing authority is Coast Guard Station Duluth, we are not military or law enforcement. Our primary focus is on boating safety for the general public.

Currently we operate on Lake of the Woods out of Warroad, Minnesota and on Leech Lake by Walker, Minnesota. During the winter we have monthly planning and training meetings and when the ice melts, we are out on the lakes!

For more information about the Auxiliary or to join our flotilla:

email uscgaux3005@gmail.com


03 April 2011

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2 comments:

Wayne said...
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Anonymous said...

I am so proud of what the Auxiliary has accomplished up there on the Lake of the Woods! You truly epitomize the culture and competance of the worlds greatest volunteer maritime organization! As we get ready for another summer, make safety your mantra and know that your sacrifice and sweat equity are truly appreciated. I look forwrd to getting up there this year! I have been remiss in doing so!
R/

CDR Karl R. Willis
Director - Ninth Coast Guard District Auxiliary