Last week, members of Flotilla 12 participated in the WHO Festival at the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Feb. 3.
It is always a good time when we get to share information about the Auxiliary and safe boating. Throughout the day we visit with those in attendance.
The four traditional Auxiliary cornerstone missions are public education, operations, vessel examination, and fellowship. Participating in Public Affairs is a part of our public education mission. Annually, the Auxiliary public education program trains tens of thousands of boaters in seamanship, piloting, rules of the road, and weather, among other topics.
Getting involved in our local community is a great opportunity to also engage in fellowship, make connections and share our knowledge on safe boating.
Thanks to Sherrie, we will always remember safe boating is no accident!
If you would like to learn more about vessel safety checks, please contact Steve Hults, Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations at steve.hults@uscgaux.net.
Please contact us for more information about our safe boating classes or learning more about getting involved in the Auxiliary, check out our website at www.uscgaux.net follow us on FaceBook @ Apalachee Bay Flotilla 12 or contact our Flotilla Commander Phil Hill at pnkkhill2000@yahoo.com.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.
